Little Rock to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

217.8 miles 350.5 km · straight line
272.2 miles estimated 438.1 km · driving distance
5h 29min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Starkville?

The distance from Little Rock to Starkville is 217.8 miles (350.5 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located ESE of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 272.2 miles, taking about 5h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Starkville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 29min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 35min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 13min $33–$95* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Starkville

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 73 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 114.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients