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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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 Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Pittman Street
15 m · 2 sec · Pittman Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
660 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
125 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Broad Street
633 ft · 14 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto South High School Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South High School Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
926 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
40.1 mi · 48 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 Columbia and Oxford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McComb.
McComb
Brookhaven
Hazlehurst station
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 62.65 mi (100.83 km).
#1 Columbia
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,850 |
| Coordinates | 31.2518400, -89.8375800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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