How far is Clinton, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Clinton, MS to Oxford, MS is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
106.42 mi
01h 48m
Flight
81.54 mi
131.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.54 mi
Kilometers
131.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.42 mi
Kilometers
171.27 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Wed, Jun 3, 11:30 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, Jun 3, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-06-03T09:41
Arrive Oxford
Wed, Jun 3, 11:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wesson
MS

Human settlement in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Clinton
52.6 mi
00h 54m
To Oxford
53.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dunton Road

    1431 ft · 1 min · Dunton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Leake Street

    880 ft · 44 sec · East Leake Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Street

    583 ft · 31 sec · East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    112 m · 18 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clinton Parkway

    1953 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Springridge Road

    2563 ft · 55 sec · Springridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South

    92 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    2522 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

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

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  20. 20

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

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
54.2 mi · 51%
US 84
23.1 mi · 22%
Springridge Road
8.16 mi · 8%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 6%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 6%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

53.4 mi · 00h 57m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wesson
00h 54m from Clinton
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Clinton to Oxford?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Wesson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Clinton and 53.8 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Wesson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wesson, 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 Wesson.

RAIL

Brookhaven

14 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

18 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

McComb

51 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.22 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Population23,873
Coordinates32.3415300, -90.3217600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunton Road (-90.32176, 32.341539)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.01 $32.03
Premium $4.63 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.42 $20.36 $40.72

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Oxford. The current time is 09:41:27.

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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.