How far is Starkville, MS from Centreville, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Centreville, MS is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
242.57 mi
04h 56m
Flight
209.43 mi
337.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.43 mi
Kilometers
337.05 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.57 mi
Kilometers
390.38 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-19T06:47
Arrive Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Flowood
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Starkville
121.4 mi
02h 28m
To Centreville
121.2 mi
02h 28m

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
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

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 Centreville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    629 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    20 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    15 mi · 26 min · South Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Howard Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Howard Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Laurel Street

    109 m · 12 sec · North Laurel Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1831 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Street
127 mi · 52%
I 55 South
76.3 mi · 31%
South Broad Street
15 mi · 6%
East Howard Street
1.39 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.35 mi
Yellow Jacket Drive
0.23 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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
209.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowood
02h 28m from Starkville
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Starkville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Centreville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Flowood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Starkville and 121.2 miles from Centreville.

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

The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.42 one way or $64.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 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 then Mostly Cloudy near Centreville.

Stop Ideas Near Flowood

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

55 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

65 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

69 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Centreville. Straight-line distance: 209.43 mi (337.05 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centreville

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates31.0896200, -91.0684400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Centreville (-91.06844, 31.08962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.4 L · about $32.42
Round trip
$64.83
17.12 gal · 64.8 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.42 $64.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.46 $72.91
Premium $4.63 $39.59 $79.18
Diesel $5.42 $46.35 $92.70

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 Centreville. The current time is 06:47:58.

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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.