How far is Starkville, MS from Moss Point, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Moss Point, MS is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (339 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clarke 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 Moss Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Moss Point.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · MS 12
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Turn slight right onto MS 182 East
869 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East
1.4 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East
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Continue on Highway 182 East
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 182 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate South: Meridian
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
18.4 mi · 22 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 45 Aiternate
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Keep slight right
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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5.4 mi · 6 min
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5.5 mi · 6 min
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2.7 mi · 3 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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3.9 mi · 5 min
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9.8 mi · 11 min
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2 mi · 2 min
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4.9 mi · 6 min
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17.4 mi · 20 min
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2.2 mi · 2 min
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22.5 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
49.6 mi · 56 min
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Turn right onto Old Saracennia Road
2672 ft · 49 sec · Old Saracennia Road
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Mc Innis Avenue
1500 ft · 46 sec · Mc Innis Avenue
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Moss Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 45 Aiternate
Continue on US Highway 45 Aiternate
60.6 mi · 01h 09m
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 Moss Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Moss Point?
The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Quitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Starkville and 122 miles from Moss Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.6 miles (339 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.68 one way or $65.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starkville and Sunny near Moss Point.
Stop Ideas Near Quitman
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 Quitman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Moss Point. Straight-line distance: 210.63 mi (338.98 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moss Point
City in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 13,226 |
| Coordinates | 30.4115900, -88.5344600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moss Point (-88.53446, 30.41159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.91 | $79.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.73 | $93.46 |
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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