Ruskin to Starkville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

548.4 miles 882.6 km · straight line
658.1 miles estimated 1059.1 km · driving distance
13h 14min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Ruskin from Starkville?

The distance from Ruskin to Starkville is 548.4 miles (882.6 km) as the crow flies. Starkville is located NW of Ruskin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.1 miles, taking about 13h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Ruskin in Florida 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. 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 Ruskin 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 Ruskin to Starkville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 14min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 53min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 12min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ruskin & Starkville

Quick Facts

Ruskin
27.72°N, 82.43°W
America/New_York
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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients