How far is Starkville, MS from Diamondhead, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Diamondhead, MS is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, population ca.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starkville and Diamondhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Diamondhead.
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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 · 38 sec · Victory Lane
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Continue on Eckford Drive
782 ft · 36 sec · Eckford Drive
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Turn right onto MS 12
1.8 mi · 3 min · MS 12
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Turn slight right onto MS 182 East
869 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East
1.4 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East
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Continue on Highway 182 East
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 182 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate South: Meridian
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
18.4 mi · 22 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South, I 20 West: Meridian
2689 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
121.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 53: Poplarville, Necaise
985 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
15.7 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
19.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn left
1663 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Diamondhead
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Yacht Club Drive
580 ft · 16 sec · Yacht Club Drive
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Continue on Gex Drive
684 ft · 19 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gex Drive
44 m · 4 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
137 m · 13 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive
32 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive
2082 ft · 57 sec · Gex Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle
138 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive North
1743 ft · 50 sec · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right onto Analii Street
1856 ft · 1 min · Analii Street
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Turn right onto Diamondhead Drive North
1.1 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive North
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Turn right
1214 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
116 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
42 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Diamondhead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 59 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 South: Laurel, New Orleans
121 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Starkville and Mostly Sunny near Diamondhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Diamondhead?
The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Starkville and 132.2 miles from Diamondhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starkville and Mostly Sunny near Diamondhead.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
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 Heidelberg.
Laurel station
Union Station
Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Diamondhead. Straight-line distance: 213.53 mi (343.65 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 8,058 |
| Coordinates | 30.3946400, -89.3639400 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Diamondhead (-89.36394, 30.39464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $3.92 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $55.01 | $110.03 |
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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