How far is Starkville, MS from Senatobia, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Senatobia, MS is about 143.5 miles (231 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.51 mi
02h 46m
Flight
104.07 mi
167.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.07 mi
Kilometers
167.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.51 mi
Kilometers
230.96 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Senatobia
Thu, Oct 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Senatobia
Thu, Oct 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Duck Hill
MS

Town in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Starkville
71.8 mi
01h 23m
To Senatobia
71.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 38 sec · Victory Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Eckford Drive

    782 ft · 36 sec · Eckford Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto MS 12

    1453 ft · 42 sec · MS 12

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 4: Senatobia, Holly Springs

    1065 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jackson Street
142 mi · 99%
MS 12
0.28 mi
MS 4
0.2 mi
Victory Lane
0.16 mi
Eckford Drive
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

South Jackson Street

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duck Hill
01h 23m from Starkville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Starkville and Sunny near Senatobia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (231 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Duck Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Starkville and 71.7 miles from Senatobia.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.86 one way or $39.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duck Hill

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

45 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

109 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Senatobia. Straight-line distance: 104.07 mi (167.49 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Senatobia

City in Tate County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population7,614
Coordinates34.6176000, -89.9687000
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Senatobia (-89.9687, 34.6176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $19.86
Round trip
$39.71
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $19.86 $39.71
Mid-grade $4.38 $22.17 $44.35
Premium $4.77 $24.15 $48.30
Diesel $5.89 $29.80 $59.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Senatobia. The current time is 11:56:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.