How far is Hernando, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Hernando, MS to Oxford, MS is about 285 miles (458.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hernando and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hernando and Oxford.
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Start on the route
49 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street
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Take the ramp right
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
186.3 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
53.8 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road
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Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road
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Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hernando and Oxford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Commerce Street
Merge slight left
186 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hernando and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Hernando to Oxford?
The road trip is about 285 miles (458.6 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 141.7 miles from Hernando and 143.2 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.06 one way or $76.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hernando and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Pickens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pickens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hernando and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 251.21 mi (404.29 km).
#1 Hernando
City in Mississippi
| Population | 16,854 |
| Coordinates | 34.8239900, -89.9937000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 28,635 |
| Coordinates | 31.2679500, -90.8981600 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $38.06 | $76.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.80 | $85.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.48 | $92.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.42 | $108.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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