Origin
Indianola, MS
Morning in Indianola on Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianola, MS to Starkville, MS
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
117.5 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indianola, MS
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Starkville, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indianola, MS to Starkville, MS covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, North Jackson Street, College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Indianola, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 117.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and North Jackson Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 113 miles on US 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 113 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and North Jackson Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Augusta Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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College Avenue
Turn right onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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West Augusta Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Augusta Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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College Avenue
Turn right onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 82
Turn right onto US 82
Navigation decision point
4
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward MS 389: Downtown Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MS 389: Downtown Starkville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 113 mi | 2h 18m |
| North Jackson Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| College Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| MS 12 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Victory Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eckford Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Augusta Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 113 mi, about 2h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianola, MS and Starkville, MS.
1
Start on Lee Street
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lee Street
2
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Augusta Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Augusta Street
4
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
College Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 82
113 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
·
US 82
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward MS 389: Downtown Starkville
7
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn straight onto MS 389
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North Jackson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto MS 12
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MS 12
10
Turn slight left
78 ft
·
5 sec
11
Turn left onto Eckford Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eckford Drive
12
Continue on Victory Lane
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Victory Lane
13
Turn right
214 ft
·
17 sec
14
Turn right
290 ft
·
21 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Indianola, MS, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Starkville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indianola, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indianola, MS
This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Indianola, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 113 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Indianola, MS · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Indianola, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Starkville, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.96 one way
$35.93 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $19.70 | $39.40 |
| premium | $4.61 | $21.33 | $42.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.45 | $7.52 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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
2h 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Indianola, MS to Starkville, MS covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, North Jackson Street, College Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Indianola, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.96 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Augusta Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Indianola, MS to Starkville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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