How far is Lucedale, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Lucedale, MS to Oxford, MS is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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City in Mississippi, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lucedale and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lucedale and Oxford.
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Start on Commerce Street
55 m · 13 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
53 m · 7 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 West: Columbia, Hardy Street
846 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hardy Street
1811 ft · 59 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Hardy Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hardy Street
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Continue straight
1971 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
63 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Northwest Street
2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street
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Turn left onto Smithdale Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road
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Take the ramp right
900 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Ella McGehee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road
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Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road
3097 ft · 1 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 Lucedale and Oxford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardy Street
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63 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lucedale 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 Lucedale to Oxford?
The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Lucedale and 81.6 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lucedale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lucedale and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.05 km).
#1 Lucedale
City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.9251900, -88.5900200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.83 | $49.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.57 | $63.14 |
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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