How far is Escatawpa, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Escatawpa, MS to Oxford, MS is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.86 mi
03h 08m
Flight
150.91 mi
242.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.91 mi
Kilometers
242.86 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.86 mi
Kilometers
315.21 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Escatawpa
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Escatawpa
2026-04-15T22:12
Arrive Oxford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Escatawpa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Picayune
MS

City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States

From Escatawpa
98 mi
01h 34m
To Oxford
97.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    30 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    38 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    1190 ft · 14 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    47.6 mi · 51 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Jackson

    2308 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    31 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23.5 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

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

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Van-Norman Road

    2.7 mi · 10 min · Van-Norman Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Busy Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Busy Corner Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oxford-Meadville Road

    3097 ft · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Escatawpa 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
47.8 mi · 24%
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
37.1 mi · 19%
East Main Street
6.87 mi · 4%
Busy Corner Road
3.38 mi · 2%
Van-Norman Road
2.67 mi · 1%
Oxford-Meadville Road
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Picayune
01h 34m from Escatawpa
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Escatawpa and Mostly Clear near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Picayune is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Escatawpa and 97.9 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Picayune

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

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

RAIL

Picayune

US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Gulfport, MS

57 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hammond

75 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Escatawpa and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 150.91 mi (242.86 km).

Escatawpa

#1 Escatawpa

Census designated place

Population3,722
Coordinates30.4404800, -88.5436300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.543688, 30.440467)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.16 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.34
13.82 gal · 52.32 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.17 $52.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.43 $58.86
Premium $4.63 $31.96 $63.92
Diesel $5.42 $37.42 $74.84

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Escatawpa and Oxford. The current time is 22:12:51.

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.