How far is Columbus, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Columbus, MS to Oxford, MS is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lee County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Oxford.
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Start on North 6th Street
680 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 3rd Avenue
118 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
3138 ft · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
1811 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
13 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right toward US 45 North, US 278 West: Tupelo
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive
5.9 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Pontotoc
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Green Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Green Street
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Continue on Corridor V
11 mi · 14 min · Corridor V
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Continue on Pontotoc Parkway East
11.2 mi · 13 min · Pontotoc Parkway East
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1335 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 334: East Oxford
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
1893 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1436 ft · 32 sec · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue
742 ft · 18 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto University Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard
684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Courthouse Square
114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus 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.
North 5th Street
Continue straight
29.5 mi · 00h 36m
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 Columbus and Sunny near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Oxford?
The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Shannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Columbus and 54.9 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.02 one way or $30.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Oxford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 86.82 mi (139.73 km).
#1 Columbus
County seat of Lowndes County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 23,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.4956700, -88.4272600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 22,314 |
| Coordinates | 34.3665000, -89.5192500 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)
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 | $3.87 | $15.02 | $30.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $16.77 | $33.55 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
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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