How far is Kosciusko, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Kosciusko, MS to Oxford, MS is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
182.16 mi
02h 59m
Flight
145.44 mi
234.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.44 mi
Kilometers
234.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.16 mi
Kilometers
293.16 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Thu, Apr 16, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Kosciusko
Thu, Apr 16, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kosciusko
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Oxford
Thu, Apr 16, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kosciusko
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
Byram
MS

City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

From Kosciusko
87.1 mi
01h 29m
To Oxford
95.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    574 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Huntington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2129 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

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

    53.8 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

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

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  16. 16

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

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kosciusko 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Drive
76.9 mi · 42%
I 55 South
53.8 mi · 30%
US 84
23.1 mi · 13%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 4%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 3%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 1%
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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byram
01h 29m from Kosciusko
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko to Oxford?

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Byram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Kosciusko and 95.1 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Byram

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

38 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

61 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Brookhaven

69 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kosciusko and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 145.44 mi (234.07 km).

Kosciusko

#1 Kosciusko

City in Mississippi, United States

Population6,615
Coordinates33.0580000, -89.5895600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-89.589556, 33.057682)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.33 L · about $24.35
Round trip
$48.70
12.86 gal · 48.66 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.35 $48.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.39 $54.77
Premium $4.63 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.42 $34.82 $69.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kosciusko and Oxford. The current time is 02:48:19.

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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.