Louisville to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

373.4 miles 600.9 km · straight line
437.3 miles actual route 703.8 km · driving distance
8h 47min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Starkville?

The distance from Louisville to Starkville is 373.4 miles (600.9 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located SSW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 437.3 miles, taking about 8h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville 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 Louisville to Starkville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 47min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 32min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 21min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Starkville

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM