How far is Hattiesburg, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Oxford, MS is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
248.87 mi
04h 52m
Flight
210.42 mi
338.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.42 mi
Kilometers
338.64 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.87 mi
Kilometers
400.52 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Wed, Apr 29, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-04-29T13:30
Arrive Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 6:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From Hattiesburg
124.6 mi
02h 26m
To Oxford
124.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    116.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 314, MS 334

    985 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue

    850 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square

  24. 24

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
118 mi · 47%
Old Highway 42
82.7 mi · 33%
MS 7 North
43.2 mi · 17%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 1%
University Avenue
0.87 mi
MS 314
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
210.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
02h 26m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hattiesburg and 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 Hattiesburg to Oxford?

The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Pickens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Hattiesburg and 124.3 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.25 one way or $66.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hattiesburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Pickens

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 210.42 mi (338.64 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.24 L · about $33.25
Round trip
$66.50
17.56 gal · 66.48 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.25 $66.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.39 $74.79
Premium $4.63 $40.61 $81.21
Diesel $5.42 $47.54 $95.09

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hattiesburg and Oxford. The current time is 13:30:37.

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.