How far is McComb, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from McComb, MS to Oxford, MS is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.84 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.34 mi
42.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.34 mi
Kilometers
42.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.84 mi
Kilometers
51.24 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Mon, May 4, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in McComb
Mon, May 4, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McComb
2026-05-04T04:24
Arrive Oxford
Mon, May 4, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McComb
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mount Olive
MS

City in Covington County, Mississippi, United States of America

From McComb
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To Oxford
13.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    100 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    146 m · 28 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    144 m · 13 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1916 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    900 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ella McGehee Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Busy Corner Road

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road

    3097 ft · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McComb and Oxford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Smithdale Road
22.2 mi · 70%
Ella McGehee Road
8.07 mi · 25%
Busy Corner Road
3.95 mi · 12%
Oxford-Meadville Road
0.59 mi · 2%
Jackson Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
Northwest Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Smithdale Road

Take the exit slight right

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Olive
00h 21m from McComb
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McComb 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 McComb to Oxford?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from McComb and 13.4 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive

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

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

RAIL

McComb

27 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

36 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

65 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Hammond

95 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McComb and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 km).

McComb

#1 McComb

City in Mississippi, United States

Population12,813
Coordinates31.2437900, -90.4531500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-90.453124, 31.243686)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.24 $8.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $4.63 $5.18 $10.36
Diesel $5.42 $6.06 $12.13

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between McComb and Oxford. The current time is 04:24:57.

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.