Trip from Starkville, MS to Itawamba County, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

88.9 mi

143 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Starkville, MS

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Itawamba County, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Starkville, MS to Itawamba County, MS covers 88.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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, Martin Luther King Drive, I 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.6 miles on US Highway 45 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.43 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

44.4 miles from Starkville, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 88.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 88.9 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 45 Alternate and Martin Luther King Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.6 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 23 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 34.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 45 Alternate and Martin Luther King Drive. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 88.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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...

10.9 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West...

11.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward Fulton, Amory

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Fulton, Amory

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Starkville, MS and Itawamba County, MS, road signs point toward Tupelo, Fulton and Amory.

Tupelo

10.9 mi in | ~16m

Fulton

83.8 mi in | ~1h 45m

Amory

83.8 mi in | ~1h 45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 45 Alternate	34.6 mi	42m
Martin Luther King Drive	18.1 mi	20m
I 22	14.3 mi	15m
US 82	6.3 mi	6m
South Eason Boulevard	4.9 mi	7m
East Main Street	2.4 mi	4m
South Adams Street	2.2 mi	3m
MS 12	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US Highway 45 Alternate — 34.6 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Starkville, MS and Itawamba County, MS.

Start on this road

290 ft · 26 sec · this road

Turn left

214 ft · 16 sec

Continue on Victory Lane

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Victory Lane

Continue on Eckford Drive

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Eckford Drive

Turn right onto MS 12

1.8 mi · 3 min · MS 12

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward MS 182 East

Turn straight onto MS 182

0.9 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive East

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MS 182

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 182 East

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.

Merge onto US 82; MS 12; MS 25

6.3 mi · 6 min · US 82; MS 12; MS 25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25

35 mi · 42 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45 ALT

18 mi · 20 min · Martin Luther King Drive

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward Eason Boulevard

Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

4.9 mi · 7 min · South Eason Boulevard

Continue on CR 931

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Auburn Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto I 22; US 78

14 mi · 15 min · I 22; US 78

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward Fulton, Amory

Turn slight left onto South Adams Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

Turn right onto MS 178

2.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto Walton Road Southwest

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Walton Road Southwest

Arrive at destination

Walton Road Southwest

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 44.4 miles from Starkville, MS, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.6 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 20 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 57m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Itawamba County, 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 88.9 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Starkville, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US Highway 45 Alternate for about 34.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.4 mi from Starkville, MS · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nettleton, MS

44 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

West Point, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nettleton, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Starkville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Itawamba County, MS

The final approach into Itawamba County, 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

$13.43 one way

$26.85 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$14.74	$29.48
premium	$4.56	$15.96	$31.91
diesel	$5.61	$19.63	$39.26

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: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.7	$9.33	$4.27
Efficient EV	22.2	$7.78	$3.56
EV Truck/SUV	35.6	$12.45	$5.69

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Starkville, MS

Afternoon in Starkville on Thursday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Itawamba County, MS

Afternoon in Itawamba County on Thursday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

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 54m 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 Itawamba County, MS covers 88.9 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 45 Alternate, Martin Luther King Drive, I 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.4 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 $13.43 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.