How far is Fulton, MS from Oxford, MS?

Fastest route

The route from Fulton, Mississippi 38843, USA to Oxford, Mississippi 38655, USA is approximately 73.8 miles and takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes via I-22 and US-278 W.

Directions

  1. Head south on N Cummings St toward W Main St.
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W Main St.
  3. Turn right onto S Adams St.
  4. Slight right to merge onto I-22/US-78 W toward Tupelo.
  5. Take exit 76 toward Pontotoc.
  6. Turn left onto MS-9 S/3rd Ave and continue to follow MS-9 S.
  7. Turn right onto the ramp to Oxford/Univ. of Miss.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸ›£οΈ Take I-22/US-78 W to MS-9 S/3rd Ave in Sherman. (Exit 76)
  • πŸš— Follow US-278 W to S Lamar Blvd in Oxford. (Lamar Blvd exit)
  • πŸ“Œ Use the ramp to Oxford/Univ. of Miss to reach your destination.
  • β›½ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
  • 🚦 Check traffic conditions before you start your trip.
  • πŸ“± Consider using a navigation app for real-time updates on the route.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Enjoy the scenic drive from Fulton to Oxford.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.7 mi
05h 03m
Flight
253.05 mi
407.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.05 mi
Kilometers
407.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.7 mi
Kilometers
500.03 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Tue, May 5, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Fulton
Tue, May 5, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-05-04T23:41
Arrive Oxford
Tue, May 5, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Fulton
156.8 mi
02h 31m
To Oxford
153.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80Β°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78Β°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cummings Street

    37 m Β· 9 sec Β· North Cummings Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2385 ft Β· 1 min Β· West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Adams Street

    2 mi Β· 4 min Β· South Adams Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo

    1859 ft Β· 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi Β· 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn Road

    1132 ft Β· 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    55 m Β· 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    35 m Β· 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Auburn Road

    1983 ft Β· 54 sec Β· Auburn Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Eason Boulevard

    5.1 mi Β· 8 min Β· North Eason Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 45 South, MS 6 West: Columbus, Pontotoc

    1383 ft Β· 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    1.9 mi Β· 2 min Β· Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi Β· 9 min Β· Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi Β· 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi Β· 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi Β· 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 km Β· 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi Β· 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi Β· 44 min Β· US Highway 45 Alternate

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville

    11.8 mi Β· 13 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi Β· 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    26.8 mi Β· 31 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi Β· 1 hr 46 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft Β· 26 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi Β· 8 min

  26. 26

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

    53.8 mi Β· 58 min

  27. 27

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

    1459 ft Β· 36 sec

  28. 28

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

    125 m Β· 10 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi Β· 26 min

  30. 30

    Turn left

    1.4 mi Β· 3 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.9 mi Β· 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi Β· 6 min Β· Yap 3 Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.8 mi Β· 9 min Β· Gloster Road

  34. 34

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

    2.8 mi Β· 7 min Β· Gloster Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi Β· 15 min Β· Oxford-Meadville Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton and Oxford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
131 mi Β· 42%
I 55 South
53.8 mi Β· 17%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi Β· 11%
US 84
23.1 mi Β· 7%
Martin Luther King Drive
14.8 mi Β· 5%
Tupelo
14.6 mi Β· 5%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi Β· 01h 46m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.7 mi
253 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
02h 31m from Fulton
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Oxford?

The road trip is about 310.7 miles (500 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from Fulton and 153.9 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 253 miles (407.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.51 one way or $83.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

75 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

96 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

104 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 253.05 mi (407.25 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi

Population3,846
Coordinates34.2739900, -88.4092100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cummings Street (-88.408995, 34.27397)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.96 gal
41.5 L Β· about $41.51
Round trip
$83.01
21.92 gal Β· 83 L
Estimated CO2
97.4 kg one way
Round trip: 194.8 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.51 $83.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.68 $93.36
Premium $4.63 $50.69 $101.38
Diesel $5.42 $59.35 $118.70

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 Β· May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Oxford. The current time is 23:41:07.

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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.