How far is Starkville, MS from Louisville, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Louisville, MS is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.13 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.92 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Mon, Jul 13, 5:45 PM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-07-13T17:00
Arrive Louisville
Mon, Jul 13, 5:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sturgis
MS

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

From Starkville
17.1 mi
00h 22m
To Louisville
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 43 sec · Victory Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yellow Jacket Drive

    1206 ft · 58 sec · Yellow Jacket Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Louisville Street

    884 ft · 20 sec · Louisville Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1755 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Stockyard Road

    1456 ft · 23 sec · Stockyard Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Church Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Church Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto MS-14/West Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · MS-14/West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Street
28 mi · 82%
North Church Avenue
3.13 mi · 9%
Stockyard Road
0.28 mi · 1%
Yellow Jacket Drive
0.23 mi · 1%
Victory Lane
0.16 mi
MS-14/West Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisville Street

Keep slight right

24.9 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturgis
00h 22m from Starkville
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Starkville and 17 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 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 Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Sturgis

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

107 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Louisville

City in Winston County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,926
Coordinates33.1237400, -89.0550600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Louisville (-89.05506, 33.12374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.09
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.54 $9.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.63 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.42 $6.50 $13.00

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 · Jul 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Louisville. The current time is 17:00:22.

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.