How far is Starkville, MS from Batesville, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Batesville, MS is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starkville and Batesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Batesville.
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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
1453 ft · 42 sec · MS 12
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Jackson Street
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Take the ramp left
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
83 m · 9 sec
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Merge left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
15 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Batesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Jackson Street
Merge slight left
58.4 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Starkville and Sunny near Batesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Batesville?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Starkville and 61.1 miles from Batesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starkville and Sunny near Batesville.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
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 Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 87.75 mi (141.22 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batesville
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 7,116 |
| Coordinates | 34.3115000, -89.9442600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Batesville (-89.94426, 34.3115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.93 | $39.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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