Kansas City to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505 miles 812.7 km · straight line
621.7 miles actual route 1000.5 km · driving distance
12h 26min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Starkville?

The distance from Kansas City to Starkville is 505 miles (812.7 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located SE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.7 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Starkville in Mississippi.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Starkville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 26min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 55min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 10min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Starkville

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM