How far is Saltillo, MS from Starkville, MS?

The driving distance from Saltillo, MS to Starkville, MS is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.42 mi
01h 18m
Flight
64.47 mi
103.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.47 mi
Kilometers
103.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.42 mi
Kilometers
124.6 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starkville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Saltillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saltillo
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Starkville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saltillo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Okolona
MS

Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Saltillo
38.5 mi
00h 39m
To Starkville
38.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saltillo and Starkville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saltillo and Starkville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mobile Street

    153 m · 12 sec · East Mobile Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Tupelo

    1357 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 182 West: Starkville

    1478 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto MS 12 West: Ackerman

    873 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eckford Drive

    782 ft · 34 sec · Eckford Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Victory Lane

    869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right

    65 m · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    88 m · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saltillo and Starkville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 46%
Tupelo
27.3 mi · 35%
US 82 West
6.68 mi · 9%
MS 182 West
2.5 mi · 3%
North 3rd Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
MS 12 West
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

35.7 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
00h 39m from Saltillo
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Saltillo and Sunny near Starkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saltillo to Starkville?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Saltillo and 38.9 miles from Starkville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Saltillo and Sunny near Starkville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saltillo and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 64.47 mi (103.75 km).

Saltillo

#1 Saltillo

Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,071
Coordinates34.3764900, -88.6817200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Starkville

#2 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mobile Street (-88.681746, 34.3764)
End: (-88.819675, 33.450285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.43
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $10.71 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.38 $11.96 $23.93
Premium $4.77 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.89 $16.08 $32.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saltillo and Starkville. The current time is 11:56:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.