How far is Starkville, MS from Aberdeen, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Aberdeen, MS is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.28 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.37 mi
48.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.28 mi
Kilometers
61.6 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-19T06:46
Arrive Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
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
West Point
MS

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

From Starkville
19.1 mi
00h 29m
To Aberdeen
19.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Lane

    869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Eckford Drive

    782 ft · 36 sec · Eckford Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto MS 12

    1.8 mi · 3 min · MS 12

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto MS 182 East

    869 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 182 East

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 182 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    15.9 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Aberdeen

    9.2 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Matubba Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Commerce Street

    2657 ft · 55 sec · West Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Meridian Street

    24 m · 2 sec · South Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.9 mi · 42%
MS 25 North
9.95 mi · 26%
US 82 East
6.62 mi · 17%
MS 12
1.78 mi · 5%
Highway 182 East
1.02 mi · 3%
South Matubba Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

15.9 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 29m from Starkville
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Starkville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Starkville and 19.1 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Starkville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

111 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.87 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Aberdeen (-88.54366, 33.82511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.63 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $5.42 $7.31 $14.62

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Aberdeen. The current time is 06:46:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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