There are
1,849 mi
from Palm Desert, CA to Starkville, MS
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Palm Desert, California to Starkville, Mississippi.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palm Desert, CA to Starkville, MS) is 1,581.42 mi.
1,849 mi = 2,975.81 kms