Houston to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462 miles 743.5 km · straight line
566.6 miles actual route 911.8 km · driving distance
10h 36min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Starkville?

The distance from Houston to Starkville is 462 miles (743.5 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.6 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Starkville in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Houston and Starkville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Starkville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 36min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 43min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 4min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Starkville

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM