How far is Starkville, MS from Holly Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Holly Springs, MS is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starkville and Holly Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Holly Springs.
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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 · 43 sec · Victory Lane
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Turn left onto Yellow Jacket Drive
1206 ft · 58 sec · Yellow Jacket Drive
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Turn right onto Louisville Street
884 ft · 20 sec · Louisville Street
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1755 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
51.2 mi · 59 min
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Turn left
84.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Turn slight left
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto MS 44
5.4 mi · 10 min · MS 44
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Turn left
754 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road
2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road
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Turn left onto John Dunaway Road
3050 ft · 2 min · John Dunaway Road
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Continue on John Dunaway Road
1.6 km · 4 min · John Dunaway Road
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Turn left onto Holly Springs Road
3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Holly Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
84.3 mi · 02h 05m
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 Sunny near Holly Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Holly Springs?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Starkville and 95.3 miles from Holly Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.41 one way or $52.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starkville and Sunny near Holly Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lena
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 Lena.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 162.24 mi (261.1 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holly Springs
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 7,684 |
| Coordinates | 31.3157300, -89.9778600 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Springs (-89.97786, 31.31573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $32.12 | $64.24 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $39.64 | $79.28 |
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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