How far is Starkville, MS from Clinton, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Clinton, MS is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Clinton.
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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 · 43 sec · Victory Lane
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Turn left onto Yellow Jacket Drive
1206 ft · 58 sec · Yellow Jacket Drive
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Turn right onto Louisville Street
884 ft · 20 sec · Louisville Street
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1755 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road
814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1812 ft · 34 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
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Continue on Bullard Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street
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Turn straight onto West Capitol Street
860 ft · 19 sec · West Capitol Street
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Continue on Clinton Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakwood Drive
2421 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Drive
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Turn right onto Hester Street
543 ft · 24 sec · Hester Street
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Turn left onto East Leake Street
95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street
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Turn right onto Hester Street
590 ft · 32 sec · Hester Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunton Road
138 m · 20 sec · Dunton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Clinton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Louisville Street
Take the exit slight right
93.2 mi · 01h 48m
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 Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Clinton?
The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Starkville and 66.9 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starkville and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Wiggins
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 Wiggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 116.03 mi (186.74 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,873 |
| Coordinates | 32.3415300, -90.3217600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
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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