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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.68 mi
02h 25m
Flight
116.03 mi
186.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.03 mi
Kilometers
186.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.68 mi
Kilometers
215.13 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Starkville
66.8 mi
01h 12m
To Clinton
66.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  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

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road

    814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1812 ft · 34 sec · North State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Woodrow Wilson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Woodrow Wilson Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bullard Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bullard Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Capitol Street

    860 ft · 19 sec · West Capitol Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Clinton Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Clinton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

    2421 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    543 ft · 24 sec · Hester Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Leake Street

    95 m · 14 sec · East Leake Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hester Street

    590 ft · 32 sec · Hester Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunton Road

    138 m · 20 sec · Dunton Road

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Street
121 mi · 91%
Clinton Boulevard
4 mi · 3%
East Woodrow Wilson Avenue
2.94 mi · 2%
Bullard Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Oakwood Drive
0.46 mi
North State Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
01h 12m from Starkville
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

96 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

104 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 116.03 mi (186.74 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Clinton

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.819675, 33.450285)
End: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.86 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.44 gal · 35.72 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Clinton. The current time is 00:08:50.

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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.