How far is Starkville, MS from McComb, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to McComb, MS is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.6 mi
03h 57m
Flight
179.82 mi
289.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.82 mi
Kilometers
289.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.6 mi
Kilometers
330.88 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McComb
Mon, May 4, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Mon, May 4, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-05-04T04:35
Arrive McComb
Mon, May 4, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Starkville
102.9 mi
01h 58m
To McComb
102.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    943 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    3228 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 35 sec · Northwest Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    2398 ft · 50 sec · North Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    45 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Street
127 mi · 62%
I 55 South
73.5 mi · 36%
Smithdale Road
0.61 mi
North Broadway Street
0.45 mi
Jackson Avenue
0.4 mi
Northwest Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisville Street

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 58m from Starkville
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Starkville and Sunny near McComb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Starkville and 102.7 miles from McComb.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.46 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starkville and Sunny near McComb.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and McComb. Straight-line distance: 179.82 mi (289.4 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 McComb

City in Mississippi, United States

Population12,813
Coordinates31.2437900, -90.4531500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: McComb (-90.45315, 31.24379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.46 L · about $27.46
Round trip
$54.91
14.5 gal · 54.92 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.46 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.88 $61.76
Premium $4.63 $33.53 $67.06
Diesel $5.42 $39.26 $78.52

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and McComb. The current time is 04:35:30.

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.