How far is Starkville, MS from Maben, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Maben, MS is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starkville and Maben.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Maben.
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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
14.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Maben Starkville Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Maben Starkville Road
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Maben.
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.
South Jackson Street
Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Starkville and Partly Sunny near Maben.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Maben?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Mathiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Starkville and 10.2 miles from Maben.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Starkville and Partly Sunny near Maben.
Stop Ideas Near Mathiston
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 Mathiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Maben. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.21 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maben
Town of the United States
| Population | 817 |
| Coordinates | 33.5554000, -89.0847800 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maben (-89.08478, 33.5554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
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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