How far is Flowood, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Flowood, MS to Oxford, MS is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
101.56 mi
01h 42m
Flight
84.66 mi
136.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.66 mi
Kilometers
136.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.56 mi
Kilometers
163.45 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, May 3, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in Flowood
Sun, May 3, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowood
2026-05-03T00:38
Arrive Oxford
Sun, May 3, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowood
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
Wesson
MS

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

From Flowood
50.8 mi
00h 51m
To Oxford
50.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    30 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Second Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · Second Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Flowood Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Flowood Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 49 South

    1554 ft · 24 sec · Highway 49 South

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South, I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    53.8 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

    125 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gloster Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 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 Flowood 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
56.7 mi · 56%
US 84
23.1 mi · 23%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 6%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 6%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Flowood Drive
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

53.8 mi · 00h 58m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wesson
00h 51m from Flowood
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flowood and Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Wesson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Flowood and 50.8 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flowood and Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Wesson

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

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

Hazlehurst station

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

McComb

51 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flowood and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 84.66 mi (136.25 km).

Flowood

#1 Flowood

City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population9,556
Coordinates32.3095900, -90.1389800
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-90.138823, 32.309539)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $13.56
Round trip
$27.11
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.56 $27.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.25 $30.49
Premium $4.63 $16.56 $33.12
Diesel $5.42 $19.39 $38.77

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Flowood and Oxford. The current time is 00:38:33.

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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.