New Orleans to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

252.7 miles 406.7 km · straight line
315.9 miles estimated 508.4 km · driving distance
6h 21min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Starkville?

The distance from New Orleans to Starkville is 252.7 miles (406.7 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located NNE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 315.9 miles, taking about 6h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Starkville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 21min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 37min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 2min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Starkville

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients