How far is Auburn, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Oxford, MS is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.91 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.91 mi
Kilometers
91.58 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 3:06 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 29, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-29T13:56
Arrive Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 3:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pontotoc
MS

City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States

From Auburn
28.4 mi
00h 35m
To Oxford
28.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1438

    36 m · 11 sec · County Road 1438

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Auburn Road / County Road 931

    1.1 km · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    40 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi

    1828 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1335 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 334: East Oxford

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1893 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    1436 ft · 32 sec · University Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue

    742 ft · 18 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square

  21. 21

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
30.5 mi · 54%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
13.8 mi · 24%
University Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
US 278 West
0.35 mi · 1%
MS 9 South
0.34 mi · 1%
MS 334
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

24.4 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pontotoc
00h 35m from Auburn
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn 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 Auburn to Oxford?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pontotoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Auburn and 28.5 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.22
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.61 $15.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.56 $17.12
Premium $4.63 $9.30 $18.59
Diesel $5.42 $10.88 $21.77

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Oxford. The current time is 13:56:22.

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.