How far is Starkville, MS from Greenwood, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Greenwood, MS is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starkville and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Greenwood.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
1993 ft · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest
590 ft · 28 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road
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Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road
44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Greenwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Starkville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Starkville and 40.1 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 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 Partly Sunny near Greenwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 55.92 mi (89.99 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,457 |
| Coordinates | 34.2178800, -88.5100500 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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