Origin
Starkville, MS
Evening in Starkville on Friday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Starkville, MS to Amory, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Starkville, MS
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Amory, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Starkville, MS to Amory, MS covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, US 82, MS 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 60.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and US 82. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.3 miles on US 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and US 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m 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: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Col...
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
5
48 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
6
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
MS 25 / South Main Street
Turn left onto MS 25 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Starkville, MS to Amory, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
Point
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 23.3 mi | 29m |
| US 82 | 20 mi | 21m |
| MS 8 | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Highway 125 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| MS 12 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Highway 182 East | 1 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 278 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 23.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville, MS and Amory, MS.
1
Start on this road
290 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
214 ft
·
16 sec
3
Continue on Victory Lane
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Victory Lane
4
Continue on Eckford Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Eckford Drive
5
Turn right onto MS 12
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
MS 12
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MS 182 East
7
Turn straight onto MS 182
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on MS 182
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 182 East
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 82 East, MS 12 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 82; MS 12; MS 25
20 mi
·
21 min
·
US 82; MS 12; MS 25
11
Take the exit onto US 45
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Toward US 45 North: Aberdeen
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 45; MS 50
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 45; MS 50
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 45
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
14
Continue on US 45
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
15
Continue on US 45
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
16
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
17
Continue on US 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45
18
Continue on US 45
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 45
19
Continue on US 45
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 45
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory
21
Continue on MS 8; MS 25
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
MS 8; MS 25
22
Turn left onto Highway 125
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 125
23
Turn right onto US 278
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 278
24
Turn left onto MS 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Avenue South
26
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Starkville, MS · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Starkville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amory, MS
The final approach into Amory, 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
$9.18 one way
$18.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Amory, MS
Evening in Amory on Friday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
78°F
Columbus, MS
30 mi in
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
34 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 22m 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 Starkville, MS to Amory, MS covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, US 82, MS 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Starkville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.18 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 22m 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: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.6 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Starkville, MS to Amory, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Point along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tupelo National Battlefield and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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