How far is Greenwood, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Greenwood, MS to Oxford, MS is about 305.9 miles (492.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
305.91 mi
04h 59m
Flight
246.57 mi
396.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.57 mi
Kilometers
396.81 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.91 mi
Kilometers
492.31 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T08:52
Arrive Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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 Greenwood
153.7 mi
02h 29m
To Oxford
152.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenwood Hopewell Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Greenwood Hopewell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Dorsey Evergreen Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bankhead Road Southwest

    590 ft · 27 sec · Bankhead Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dorsey Evergreen Road

    1993 ft · 2 min · Dorsey Evergreen Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    35.7 mi · 44 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  17. 17

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

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville

    5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

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

    53.8 mi · 58 min

  25. 25

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

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  32. 32

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

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 25 South
131 mi · 43%
I 55 South
53.8 mi · 18%
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi · 12%
US 84
23.1 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Drive
15.8 mi · 5%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

MS 25 South

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
02h 29m from Greenwood
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.9 miles (492.3 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 153.7 miles from Greenwood and 152.2 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.86 one way or $81.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers 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 Greenwood and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 246.57 mi (396.81 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States

Population13,457
Coordinates34.2178800, -88.5100500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood Hopewell Road (-88.510213, 34.217979)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.86 L · about $40.86
Round trip
$81.72
21.58 gal · 81.72 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.86 $81.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.95 $91.91
Premium $4.63 $49.90 $99.81
Diesel $5.42 $58.43 $116.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Oxford. The current time is 08:52:24.

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.