Baton Rouge to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

249.4 miles 401.3 km · straight line
311.7 miles estimated 501.6 km · driving distance
6h 16min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Starkville?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Starkville is 249.4 miles (401.3 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 311.7 miles, taking about 6h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Starkville in Mississippi.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge and Starkville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baton Rouge to Starkville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 16min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 31min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 57min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Starkville

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Starkville
33.45°N, 88.82°W
America/Chicago
101m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients