How far is Tupelo, MS from Starkville, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Starkville, MS is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Starkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Starkville.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
97 m · 16 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
87 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2407 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 182 West: Starkville
1478 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto MS 12 West: Ackerman
873 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left
24 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Eckford Drive
782 ft · 34 sec · Eckford Drive
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Continue on Victory Lane
869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane
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Turn right
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
88 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupelo and Starkville.
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
Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 00h 44m
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 Tupelo and Sunny near Starkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupelo to Starkville?
The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Tupelo and 34.4 miles from Starkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tupelo and Sunny near Starkville.
Stop Ideas Near Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 56.18 mi (90.42 km).
#1 Tupelo
City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 38,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.2580700, -88.7046400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.819675, 33.450285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
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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