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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
1453 ft · 42 sec · MS 12
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Jackson Street
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Take the ramp left
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
58.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunset Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Sunset Drive
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kilmichael.
Greenwood
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Grenada. Straight-line distance: 61.01 mi (98.18 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grenada
City in Mississippi
| Population | 12,105 |
| Coordinates | 33.7690000, -89.8084200 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grenada (-89.80842, 33.769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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