How far is Starkville, MS from Vicksburg, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Vicksburg, MS is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
171.68 mi
03h 22m
Flight
141.46 mi
227.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.46 mi
Kilometers
227.65 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.68 mi
Kilometers
276.29 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Sun, May 24, 8:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-05-24T13:32
Arrive Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Lena
MS

Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Starkville
85.8 mi
01h 41m
To Vicksburg
85.9 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    39.1 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2015 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Vicksburg

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Clay Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Clay Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    1066 ft · 48 sec · Cherry Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Street
127 mi · 74%
I 20 West
39.5 mi · 23%
East Clay Street
2 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.43 mi
Yellow Jacket Drive
0.23 mi
Cherry Street
0.2 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lena
01h 41m from Starkville
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Starkville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vicksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Starkville and 85.9 miles from Vicksburg.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.95 one way or $45.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Starkville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vicksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lena

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

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

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Union Station

63 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

80 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

110 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Vicksburg. Straight-line distance: 141.46 mi (227.65 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

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

#2 Vicksburg

City in the US state of Mississippi

Population21,351
Coordinates32.3526500, -90.8778800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Vicksburg (-90.87788, 32.35265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $22.95
Round trip
$45.90
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.95 $45.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.81 $51.62
Premium $4.63 $28.03 $56.06
Diesel $5.42 $32.81 $65.63

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Vicksburg. The current time is 13:32:45.

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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.