How far is Diamondhead, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Diamondhead, MS to Oxford, MS is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
146.94 mi
02h 29m
Flight
109.21 mi
175.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.21 mi
Kilometers
175.75 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.94 mi
Kilometers
236.48 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, Apr 26, 4:03 PM CDT
Return by in Diamondhead
Sun, Apr 26, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Diamondhead
2026-04-26T13:34
Arrive Oxford
Sun, Apr 26, 4:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Diamondhead
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
Osyka
MS

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

From Diamondhead
73.6 mi
01h 14m
To Oxford
73.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    116 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1187 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamondhead Drive West

    828 ft · 28 sec · Diamondhead Drive West

  5. 5

    Continue on Diamondhead Drive West

    1.4 km · 2 min · Diamondhead Drive West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Analii Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Analii Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Diamondhead Drive North

    1774 ft · 54 sec · Diamondhead Drive North

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Diamondhead Circle

    126 m · 12 sec · Diamondhead Drive

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Diamondhead Drive

    2036 ft · 56 sec · Diamondhead Drive

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gex Drive

    35 m · 3 sec · Gex Drive

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Gex Drive

    92 m · 8 sec · Gex Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    1190 ft · 14 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    47.6 mi · 51 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    31 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23.5 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Van-Norman Road

    2.7 mi · 10 min · Van-Norman Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Busy Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Busy Corner Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oxford-Meadville Road

    3097 ft · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Diamondhead 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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
47.8 mi · 33%
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
37.1 mi · 25%
Gex Drive
22.2 mi · 15%
East Main Street
6.87 mi · 5%
Busy Corner Road
3.38 mi · 2%
Van-Norman Road
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

47.6 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osyka
01h 14m from Diamondhead
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Diamondhead and 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 Diamondhead to Oxford?

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Osyka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Diamondhead and 73.4 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Osyka

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

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

RAIL

McComb

27 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

55 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

64 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

91 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Diamondhead and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 109.21 mi (175.75 km).

Diamondhead

#1 Diamondhead

City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population8,058
Coordinates30.3946400, -89.3639400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherryhill Drive (-89.3655, 30.392789)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.63 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
10.38 gal · 39.26 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.10 $44.21
Premium $4.63 $24.00 $48.01
Diesel $5.42 $28.10 $56.21

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Diamondhead and Oxford. The current time is 13:34:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.