Origin
Starkville, MS
Night in Starkville on Sunday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Starkville, MS to Canton, MS
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
103.9 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Starkville, MS
大 董
Canton, MS
Ryszard Zaleski
Trip Overview
Traveling between Starkville and Canton covers 103.9 miles of Mississippi landscape, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes. Because this is a compact drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $16 on fuel, keeping this an affordable transit between these two Southeast locations. While the route is simple, it provides a consistent connection across the state. Whether you are heading to Canton for business or leisure, this drive offers a manageable pace that avoids the complexities of longer interstate hauls.
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
52 miles from Starkville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 99% of your travel occurring on major roads like MS 25, MS 16, and MS 12. You will spend the bulk of your time on MS 25, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles. Behind the wheel, you should expect a steady, consistent experience rather than a winding or technical path. The road personality is defined by these fast highway segments that keep you moving efficiently toward your destination. It is a practical drive designed for utility, offering a reliable path through the Mississippi countryside.
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.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and MS 16. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Yellow Jacket Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Louisville Street): Navigation decision point.
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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Yellow Jacket Drive
Turn left onto Yellow Jacket Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Louisville Street
Turn right onto Louisville Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MS 12
Turn left onto MS 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MS 25
Merge onto MS 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 25 | 75.4 mi | 1h 26m |
| MS 16 | 25 mi | 37m |
| MS 12 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Yellow Jacket Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Louisville Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Victory Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Peace Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville, MS and Canton, 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
·
43 sec
·
Victory Lane
4
Turn left onto Yellow Jacket Drive
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Yellow Jacket Drive
5
Turn right onto Louisville Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Louisville Street
6
Turn left onto MS 12
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
MS 12
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge onto MS 25
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
MS 25
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 25
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi
·
28 min
·
MS 25
11
Take the exit onto MS 25
48 mi
·
54 min
·
MS 25
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn right onto MS 16
25 mi
·
37 min
·
MS 16
15
Arrive at destination
West Peace Street
Trip Plan
Since this 103.9-mile route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for intermediate stops given the 2-hour duration, though it is always smart to ensure your tank is ready for the $16 fuel investment before you pull out of Starkville. Stay alert on the highway segments, especially during the long 75.4-mile stretch on MS 25 where road conditions remain constant for an extended period. Because there are zero designated stops in the plan, consider grabbing your refreshments in Starkville before you head out to maintain your momentum. Keep an eye on your speedometer as you transition between the different state routes to ensure you are adjusting to any changes in local speed limits.
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 52 miles from Starkville, MS, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canton, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Starkville, 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 Starkville, MS
This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Starkville, 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 MS 25 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52 mi from Starkville, MS · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52 miles from Starkville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 miles.
Arriving in Canton, MS
The final approach into Canton, 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 Canton, 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
$15.88 one way
$31.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| premium | $4.61 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Canton, MS
Night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
9:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
4 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 11m 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 Starkville, MS to Canton, MS covers 103.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, MS 16, MS 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52 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 $15.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Yellow Jacket Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Louisville Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Starkville, MS to Canton, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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