How far is Starkville, MS from Grenada, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Grenada, MS is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
86.06 mi
01h 45m
Flight
61.01 mi
98.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.01 mi
Kilometers
98.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.06 mi
Kilometers
138.5 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grenada
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-18T05:51
Arrive Grenada
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Kilmichael
MS

Town of the United States

From Starkville
43 mi
00h 52m
To Grenada
43.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Starkville and Grenada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Grenada.

  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

    1453 ft · 42 sec · MS 12

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    123 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sunset Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Sunset Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Grenada.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jackson Street
82.9 mi · 96%
Sunset Drive
2.21 mi · 3%
MS 7 North
0.32 mi
MS 12
0.28 mi
Victory Lane
0.16 mi
Eckford Drive
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

South Jackson Street

Merge slight left

58.4 mi · 01h 09m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kilmichael
00h 52m from Starkville
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Starkville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grenada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Grenada?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Kilmichael is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Starkville and 43.1 miles from Grenada.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Starkville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grenada.

Stop Ideas Near Kilmichael

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

57 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

103 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Grenada. Straight-line distance: 61.01 mi (98.18 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Grenada

City in Mississippi

Population12,105
Coordinates33.7690000, -89.8084200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Grenada (-89.80842, 33.769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.95 $25.89
Premium $4.63 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $5.42 $16.46 $32.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Grenada. The current time is 05:51:42.

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.