How far is Batesville, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Batesville, MS to Oxford, MS is about 249 miles (400.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Batesville and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville and Oxford.
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Start on the route
15 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
150.1 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
53.8 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road
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Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road
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Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesville and Oxford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Batesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Batesville to Oxford?
The road trip is about 249 miles (400.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Batesville and 125.2 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.29 one way or $66.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Batesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 217.46 mi (349.97 km).
#1 Batesville
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 7,116 |
| Coordinates | 34.3115000, -89.9442600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 28,635 |
| Coordinates | 31.2679500, -90.8981600 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.29 | $66.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.44 | $74.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.65 | $81.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.60 | $95.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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