How far is Starkville, MS from Cleveland, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Cleveland, MS is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.44 mi
02h 55m
Flight
111.51 mi
179.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.51 mi
Kilometers
179.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.44 mi
Kilometers
211.53 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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

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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Starkville
65.6 mi
01h 27m
To Cleveland
65.8 mi
01h 27m

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
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Starkville and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1453 ft · 42 sec · MS 12

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    56 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    24.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Bolivar Avenue

    1339 ft · 1 min · North Bolivar Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    23 m · 3 sec · South Court Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jackson Street
106 mi · 81%
MS 12
0.28 mi
North Bolivar Avenue
0.25 mi
Victory Lane
0.16 mi
Eckford Drive
0.15 mi
South Court Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Jackson Street

Merge slight left

86.4 mi · 01h 46m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 27m from Starkville
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Starkville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 65.6 miles from Starkville and 65.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 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 Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 111.51 mi (179.45 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Cleveland

County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States

Population10,846
Coordinates33.7440000, -90.7248200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Cleveland (-90.72482, 33.744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.76 $39.52
Premium $4.63 $21.46 $42.92
Diesel $5.42 $25.13 $50.25

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 Cleveland. The current time is 08:09:19.

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.