Origin
Grenada, MS
Morning in Grenada on Saturday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grenada, MS to Starkville, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
89 mi
143 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grenada, MS
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Starkville, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grenada, MS to Starkville, MS covers 89 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 389, North Jackson Street, Eckford Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 89 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 89 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 389 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grenada, MS to Starkville, MS is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grenada, MS to Starkville, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 389 | — | — |
| North Jackson Street | — | — |
| Eckford Drive | — | — |
| Victory Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
MS 389
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grenada, MS and Starkville, MS.
1
Start on Sunset Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Drive
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
4
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Keep slight left
322 ft
·
8 sec
6
Merge left
59 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward MS 389: Downtown Starkville
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
MS 389: Downtown Starkville
8
Keep slight right
240 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn straight onto North Jackson Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Jackson Street
10
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
11
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn left onto Eckford Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eckford Drive
13
Continue on Victory Lane
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Victory Lane
14
Turn right
213 ft
·
18 sec
15
Turn right
289 ft
·
21 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.5 mi from Grenada, MS · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.5 miles from Grenada, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Starkville, MS
The final approach into Starkville, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.44 one way
$26.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.76 | $29.51 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Starkville, MS
Morning in Starkville on Saturday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grenada, MS to Starkville, MS covers 89 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 389, North Jackson Street, Eckford Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.5 miles from Grenada, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Grenada, MS to Starkville, MS is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grenada, MS to Starkville, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grenada, MS to Starkville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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