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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.41 mi
01h 52m
Flight
55.92 mi
89.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.92 mi
Kilometers
89.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.41 mi
Kilometers
129.41 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-19T08:45
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Okolona
MS

Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Starkville
40.3 mi
00h 56m
To Greenwood
40.1 mi
00h 56m

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 Partly Sunny

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

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.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · MS 12

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto MS 182 East

    869 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 182 East

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 182 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 6 East: Downtown Tupelo

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 1 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 28 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 43%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 22%
MS 6 East
12.1 mi · 15%
US 82 East
6.62 mi · 8%
Dorsey Evergreen Road
2.88 mi · 4%
MS 12
1.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
00h 56m from Starkville
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Greenwood (-88.51005, 34.21788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $10.76
Round trip
$21.51
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Greenwood. The current time is 08:45:50.

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.