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Trip from Starkville, MS to McComb, MS

Drive Time

3h 57m

Distance

205.6 mi

331 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 49m

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

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Downtown Starkville, MS, MS

Starkville, MS

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Downtown McComb, MS, MS

McComb, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Starkville, MS to McComb, MS covers 205.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 25, I 55, MS 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.1 miles on MS 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.43 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

102.8 miles from Starkville, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 205.6 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.1 miles on MS 25.

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.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 120.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and I 55. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 14 key points

These 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 | 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 straight lane.
6
129.5 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Starkville, MS to McComb, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

New Orleans

129.5 mi in | ~2h 33m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MS 25 120.1 mi 2h 17m
I 55 79.4 mi 1h 26m
MS 12 2.2 mi 4m
Smithdale Road 0.6 mi 1m
North Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
Jackson Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Northwest Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Georgia Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MS 25 — 120.1 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

289 ft · 27 sec · the route
2

Turn left

213 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 · 20 sec · Louisville Street
6

Turn left

2.2 mi · 4 min
7

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 48 sec
8

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 52 sec
9

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
10

Keep slight right

25 mi · 28 min
11

Take the exit slight right

93 mi · 1 hr 46 min
12

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 26 sec
13

Merge slight left

6.1 mi · 7 min
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
15

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 25 sec
16

Turn left onto Smithdale Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Smithdale Road
17

Turn right onto Northwest Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Northwest Street
18

Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
19

Continue on Jackson Avenue

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue
20

Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue
21

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · North Broadway Street
22

Turn left onto Main Street

148 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.8 miles from Starkville, MS, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.1 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.8 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McComb, 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 205.6 miles and 3h 57m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MS 25 for about 120.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.8 mi from Starkville, MS · 2h 1m into the drive

Downtown Magee, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Magee, MS

103 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

Magee, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.8 miles from Starkville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.1 miles.

Arriving in McComb, MS

The final approach into McComb, 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 McComb, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 127.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.43 one way

$62.86 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $34.47 $68.95
premium $4.61 $37.32 $74.63
diesel $5.64 $45.68 $91.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.7 0 $21.59 $9.87
Efficient EV 51.4 0 $17.99 $8.22
EV Truck/SUV 82.2 1 $28.78 $13.16

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Starkville, MS

Late night in Starkville on Monday

Local time

5:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McComb, MS

Late night in McComb on Monday

Local time

5:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 57m 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 McComb, MS covers 205.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, I 55, 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 102.8 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 $31.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.6 miles you will encounter 14 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.
On the drive from Starkville, MS to McComb, MS, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.

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