How far is Aberdeen, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, MS to Oxford, MS is about 265.3 miles (427 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.31 mi
04h 28m
Flight
223.64 mi
359.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.64 mi
Kilometers
359.91 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.31 mi
Kilometers
426.97 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Fri, May 1, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sat, May 2, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-05-01T17:31
Arrive Oxford
Fri, May 1, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lena
MS

Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Aberdeen
132.6 mi
02h 14m
To Oxford
132.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Oxford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Oxford.

  1. 1

    Start on South Meridian Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Commerce Street

    2656 ft · 58 sec · West Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Matubba Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    113 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    15.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    53.8 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gloster Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Oxford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
131 mi · 49%
I 55 South
53.8 mi · 20%
US 84
23.1 mi · 9%
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.5 mi · 6%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 4%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
223.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lena
02h 14m from Aberdeen
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aberdeen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Oxford?

The road trip is about 265.3 miles (427 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Aberdeen and 132.7 miles from Oxford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aberdeen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Lena

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lena, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lena.

RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

80 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

110 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 223.64 mi (359.91 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,268
Coordinates33.8251100, -88.5436600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: South Meridian Street (-88.543851, 33.825112)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.44 L · about $35.45
Round trip
$70.89
18.72 gal · 70.88 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.45 $70.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.86 $79.73
Premium $4.63 $43.29 $86.58
Diesel $5.42 $50.68 $101.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Oxford. The current time is 17:31:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.