How far is Starkville, MS from Amory, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Amory, MS is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
60.76 mi
01h 22m
Flight
41.51 mi
66.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.76 mi
Kilometers
97.78 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amory
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 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 Amory
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Columbus
MS

County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States

From Starkville
30.4 mi
00h 41m
To Amory
30.4 mi
00h 41m

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 Amory.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Aberdeen

    2885 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1370 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory

    1831 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 125

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 125

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2013 ft · 60 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1922 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    14 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 North
23.3 mi · 38%
US 82 East
20.4 mi · 34%
MS 25 North
6.84 mi · 11%
Highway 125
5.18 mi · 9%
MS 12
1.78 mi · 3%
Highway 182 East
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 82 East

Merge slight left

20 mi · 00h 22m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 41m from Starkville
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Starkville and 30.4 miles from Amory.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 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 Amory.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbus, 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 Columbus.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Amory. Straight-line distance: 41.51 mi (66.81 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Amory

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

Population6,714
Coordinates33.9842800, -88.4881000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Amory (-88.4881, 33.98428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.16 $18.31
Premium $4.63 $9.94 $19.89
Diesel $5.42 $11.64 $23.28

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 Amory. The current time is 06:46:27.

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.