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Trip from Starkville, MS to Grenada, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

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

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
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.

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Starkville, MS

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city in and county seat of Grenada County, Mississippi, United States

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 mostly highway. 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 .

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

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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.

Downtown Eupora, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eupora, MS

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

Eupora, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winona, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43 miles from Starkville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starkville, Mississippi

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16627653844

Visit website

The Delta Bean Coffee Shop

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Grenada, Mississippi

0.3 mi

Shipley Do-Nuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Starkville, Mississippi

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Donut Place #2

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grenada, Mississippi

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.1

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16018121486

Greenhouse Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winona, Mississippi

0.9 mi

The Coffee Depot

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Starkville, Mississippi

0.9 mi

Strange Brew Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16627653844

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16627361433

Visit website

The Delta Bean Coffee Shop

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.1

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16623077323

Shipley Do-Nuts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+16623246003

Visit website

The Little Dooey of Starkville

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+16623236094

Visit website

Arepas Coffee & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16626178058

Visit website

Donut Place #2

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.1

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16018121486

Greenhouse Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.5

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+16626336811

The Coffee Depot

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16622683139

Quarter Boyz mc clubhouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.1

Grenada, Mississippi

+16626883951

Star donuts and coffee Winona

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.5

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+16622296266

Lift Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 86.1

Grenada, Mississippi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+16625469555

Umble Coffee Co - HQ.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16622688075

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 61.5

Winona, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.6

Mathiston, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 86.1

Grenada, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

McKee Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16623232294

Visit website

True REST Float Spa

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16622687601

Visit website

Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+16623232766

Visit website

West Memorial Funeral Home

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16623236674

Visit website

Sanderson Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+16623257529

Visit website

Starkville Electric Department

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Starkville, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+16623233133

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 83.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Starkville, MS

Afternoon in Starkville on Saturday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grenada, MS

Afternoon in Grenada on Saturday

Local time

1:38 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 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.

What kind of drive is this?

86.1 mi in 1h 45m, mostly highway — 58.4 mi of that is on US 82.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.4 mi on US 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.4 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grenada, MS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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