How far is Starkville, MS from West Point, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to West Point, MS is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.59 mi
23.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.59 mi
Kilometers
23.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20 mi
Kilometers
32.19 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive West Point
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Artesia
MS

Town of the United States

From Starkville
10 mi
00h 14m
To West Point
10 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Starkville and West Point.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · MS 12

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto MS 182 East

    869 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 182 East

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 182 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2622 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    64 m · 11 sec · North Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 45 Alternate
8.32 mi · 42%
US 82 East
6.62 mi · 33%
MS 12
1.78 mi · 9%
Highway 182 East
1.02 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

8.32 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artesia
00h 14m from Starkville
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Starkville and Mostly Sunny near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Starkville to West Point?

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Artesia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Starkville and 10 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Starkville and Mostly Sunny near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Artesia

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and West Point. Straight-line distance: 14.59 mi (23.48 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

Population10,378
Coordinates33.6076200, -88.6503300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: West Point (-88.65033, 33.60762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.38
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.69 $5.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.02 $6.05
Premium $4.63 $3.28 $6.57
Diesel $5.42 $3.84 $7.69

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and West Point. The current time is 21:25:14.

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.