Origin
Starkville, MS
Evening in Starkville on Thursday
Local time
8:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Starkville, MS to Grenada, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
86.1 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Grenada, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Starkville, MS to Grenada, MS covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, I 55, South Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.4 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.00 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.
Midpoint
43 miles from Starkville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 86.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.4 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 14 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 58.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and I 55. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.4 miles (MS 12): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (South Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MS 12
Turn right onto MS 12
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Jackson Street
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
83.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
5
83.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 58.4 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 55 | 20.7 mi | 22m |
| South Jackson Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Drive | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| MS 12 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Victory Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eckford Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 58.4 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville, MS and Grenada, 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
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
MS 12
6
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Jackson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
8
Merge onto US 82; MS 25
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 82; MS 25
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
10
Merge onto I 55
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 55
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MS 7 North, MS 8: Grenada, Greenwood
12
Keep slight right at fork
403 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn straight onto MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Drive
14
Arrive at destination
MS 8; MS 333 Scenic
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 43 miles from Starkville, MS, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.4 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 55m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grenada, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Starkville, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Starkville, MS
This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Starkville, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 58.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43 mi from Starkville, MS · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43 miles from Starkville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grenada, MS
The final approach into Grenada, 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
$13.00 one way
$26.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.27 | $28.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Grenada, MS
Evening in Grenada on Thursday
Local time
8:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Winona, MS
43 mi in
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
28 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 45m 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 Grenada, MS covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, I 55, South Jackson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 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 $13.00 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 86.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.4 miles (MS 12): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (South Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Starkville, MS to Grenada, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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