Origin
Starkville, MS
Evening in Starkville on Thursday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Starkville, MS to Maben, MS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Starkville, MS to Maben, MS covers 20.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, South Jackson Street, Maben Starkville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 20.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and South Jackson Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.1 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 11 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 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and South Jackson Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.4 miles (MS 12): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (South Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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.
3
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MS 15
Turn right onto MS 15
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| South Jackson Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Maben Starkville Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| MS 12 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Victory Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eckford Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| MS 15 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starkville, MS and Maben, 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
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 82; MS 25
9
Turn right onto MS 763
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Maben Starkville Road
10
Turn right onto MS 15
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
MS 15
11
Arrive at destination
MS 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Maben, MS
Evening in Maben on Thursday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
30m 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 Maben, MS covers 20.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, South Jackson Street, Maben Starkville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 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 $3.08 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 30m drive. You will face about 7 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 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 Maben, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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