How far is Starkville, MS from Saltillo, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Saltillo, MS is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starkville and Saltillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and Saltillo.
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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
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
1088 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
138 m · 20 sec
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Continue straight
115 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Kyle Avenue
1597 ft · 1 min · Kyle Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2751 ft · 2 min
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Continue on East Mobile Street
153 m · 10 sec · East Mobile Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mobile Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Starkville and Saltillo.
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 Alternate
Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Starkville and Mostly Clear near Saltillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starkville to Saltillo?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Starkville and 37.9 miles from Saltillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starkville and Mostly Clear near Saltillo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Saltillo. Straight-line distance: 64.47 mi (103.75 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saltillo
Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 5,071 |
| Coordinates | 34.3764900, -88.6817200 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saltillo (-88.68172, 34.37649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $15.79 | $31.57 |
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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