Origin
Saltillo, MS
Afternoon in Saltillo on Monday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saltillo, MS to Starkville, MS
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saltillo, MS
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Starkville, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saltillo, MS to Starkville, MS covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45, US 45 ALT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.7 miles on US Highway 45 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.77 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
38.5 miles from Saltillo, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 77 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 45 Alternate and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.7 miles on US Highway 45 Alternate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 45 Alternate is the longest continuous segment at about 35.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 45 Alternate and US 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (MS 145): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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MS 145
Turn sharp left onto MS 145
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 45
Merge onto US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
65.5 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
7
74.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Turn left toward MS 12 West: Ackerman
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MS 12 West: Ackerman
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 45 Alternate | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| US 45 | 19.9 mi | 23m |
| US 45 ALT | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| MS 25 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| MS 182 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| MS 12 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| MS 145 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 45 Alternate
— 35.7 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saltillo, MS and Starkville, MS.
1
Start on MS 363
500 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Mobile Street
2
Turn right onto MS 766
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North 3rd Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto MS 145
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 145
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Tupelo
5
Merge onto US 45
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
7
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45 ALT
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
36 mi
·
43 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto MS 25
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MS 182 West: Starkville
14
Continue on MS 182
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 182
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward MS 12 West: Ackerman
Use the left lane.
16
Turn straight onto MS 12
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 12
17
Turn slight left
78 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn left onto Eckford Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eckford Drive
19
Continue on Victory Lane
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Victory Lane
20
Turn right
214 ft
·
17 sec
21
Turn right
290 ft
·
21 sec
22
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 38.5 miles from Saltillo, MS, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.7 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 77 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 48m 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 22m
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 Saltillo, 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 Saltillo, MS
This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saltillo, 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 Highway 45 Alternate for about 35.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.5 mi from Saltillo, MS · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Saltillo, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Starkville, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.77 one way
$23.54 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $4.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Starkville on Monday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 39m 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 Saltillo, MS to Starkville, MS covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 45 Alternate, US 45, US 45 ALT. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.5 miles from Saltillo, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.77 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 1h 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MS 766 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (MS 145): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saltillo, MS to Starkville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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