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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
88 m · 27 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Victory Lane
869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane
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Continue on Eckford Drive
782 ft · 36 sec · Eckford Drive
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Turn right onto MS 12
1.8 mi · 3 min · MS 12
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Turn slight right onto MS 182 East
869 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East
1.4 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East
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Continue on Highway 182 East
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 182 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
15.9 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Aberdeen
9.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Matubba Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
2657 ft · 55 sec · West Commerce Street
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Turn right onto South Meridian Street
24 m · 2 sec · South Meridian Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.87 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aberdeen
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,268 |
| Coordinates | 33.8251100, -88.5436600 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-88.54366, 33.82511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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