How far is Starkville, MS from Brookhaven, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Brookhaven, MS is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.89 mi
03h 31m
Flight
160.11 mi
257.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.11 mi
Kilometers
257.68 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.89 mi
Kilometers
292.72 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-19T06:46
Arrive Brookhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lena
MS

Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Starkville
91 mi
01h 45m
To Brookhaven
90.8 mi
01h 45m

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
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 43 sec · Victory Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yellow Jacket Drive

    1206 ft · 58 sec · Yellow Jacket Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Louisville Street

    884 ft · 20 sec · Louisville Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1755 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    672 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    102 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

    138 m · 10 sec · Dunn-Ratcliff Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Union St Extended Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Union St Extended Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2365 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Schwem Avenue

    681 ft · 17 sec · Schwem Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Monticello Street

    2704 ft · 60 sec · West Monticello Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monticello Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Street
127 mi · 70%
I 55 South
49.5 mi · 27%
Union St Extended Northeast
0.99 mi · 1%
West Monticello Street
0.51 mi
Yellow Jacket Drive
0.23 mi
Victory Lane
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisville Street

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lena
01h 45m from Starkville
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Starkville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Starkville and 90.8 miles from Brookhaven.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Starkville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Lena

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

80 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

110 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 160.11 mi (257.68 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Brookhaven

City in Mississippi, United States

Population11,861
Coordinates31.5790600, -90.4406500
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Brookhaven (-90.44065, 31.57906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.3 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.63
12.84 gal · 48.6 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.31 $48.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.34 $54.69
Premium $4.63 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.42 $34.76 $69.53

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 Brookhaven. The current time is 06:46:46.

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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.