How far is Columbia, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Columbia, MS to Oxford, MS is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
77.21 mi
01h 32m
Flight
62.65 mi
100.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.65 mi
Kilometers
100.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.21 mi
Kilometers
124.26 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Mon, May 4, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Mon, May 4, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-04T06:05
Arrive Oxford
Mon, May 4, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
McComb
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Columbia
39.7 mi
00h 46m
To Oxford
37.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pittman Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Pittman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    660 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    125 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broad Street

    633 ft · 14 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South High School Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South High School Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    926 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    900 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ella McGehee Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Busy Corner Road

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road

    3097 ft · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South High School Avenue
41.4 mi · 54%
Smithdale Road
22.2 mi · 29%
Ella McGehee Road
8.07 mi · 10%
Busy Corner Road
3.95 mi · 5%
South Broadway Street
1.45 mi · 2%
Oxford-Meadville Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South High School Avenue

Merge slight left

40.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McComb
00h 46m from Columbia
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

McComb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Columbia and 37.5 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near McComb

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

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

RAIL

McComb

1 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

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

Hazlehurst station

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

Hammond

81 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 62.65 mi (100.83 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,850
Coordinates31.2518400, -89.8375800
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-89.837459, 31.251918)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.58 $23.17
Premium $4.63 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $5.42 $14.73 $29.46

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Oxford. The current time is 06:05:23.

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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.