How far is Carriere, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Carriere, MS to Oxford, MS is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Walthall County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carriere and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carriere and Oxford.
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Start on Railroad Street
70 m · 16 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 11
2062 ft · 41 sec · Old Hwy 11
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Turn right onto Highway 11
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Henleyfield McNeill Road
8.1 mi · 20 min · Henleyfield McNeill Road
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Turn right onto Highway 43 North
7.8 mi · 12 min · Highway 43 North
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Chemin Lakeview
1496 ft · 25 sec · Chemin Lakeview
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Continue on Lakeview Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Lakeview Road
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Continue on Louisiana Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Carolina Avenue
1410 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Superior Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto Rio Grande Street
1252 ft · 27 sec · Rio Grande Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Drive
18.7 mi · 28 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bene Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bene Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 25
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 25
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Continue straight
9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Beulah Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Northwest Street
2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street
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Turn left onto Smithdale Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road
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Take the ramp right
900 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Ella McGehee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road
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Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road
3097 ft · 1 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 Carriere and Oxford.
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.
Smithdale Road
Take the exit slight right
19.7 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carriere and Mostly Clear near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carriere to Oxford?
The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Tylertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Carriere and 48 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carriere and Mostly Clear near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Tylertown
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 Tylertown.
McComb
Brookhaven
Hammond
Picayune
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carriere and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 86.44 mi (139.11 km).
#1 Carriere
Carriere is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6168600, -89.6525600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.52 | $33.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.95 | $35.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
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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