How far is Nances Creek, AL from Oxford, AL?

The driving distance from Nances Creek, AL to Oxford, AL is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
27.61 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.7 mi
31.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.7 mi
Kilometers
31.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.61 mi
Kilometers
44.44 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Nances Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nances Creek
2026-04-15T21:32
Arrive Oxford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nances Creek
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
Heflin
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Nances Creek
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Oxford
15.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nances Creek and Oxford.

  1. 1

    Start on Hobson Circle

    50 m · 9 sec · Hobson Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 9

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Choccolocco Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Erickton Drive

    111 m · 20 sec · Erickton Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Choccolocco Road

    3084 ft · 59 sec · Old Choccolocco Road

  6. 6

    Continue on DeArmanville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Snow Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Snow Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Choccolocco Street

    2243 ft · 60 sec · Choccolocco Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    109 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Snow Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Snow Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Snow Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nances Creek 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
8.59 mi · 31%
Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 25%
DeArmanville Road
4.25 mi · 15%
Snow Street
0.79 mi · 3%
Old Choccolocco Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Choccolocco Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 9

Turn right onto State Route 9

8.59 mi · 00h 12m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heflin
00h 18m from Nances Creek
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nances Creek and Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nances Creek to Oxford?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Heflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Nances Creek and 15.8 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nances Creek and Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Heflin

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

23 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

112 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Birmingham

114 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nances Creek and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.7 km).

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#1 Nances Creek

Nances Creek is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8578800, -85.6569100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA

Population21,216
Coordinates33.6142700, -85.8349600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobson Circle (-85.656845, 33.857958)
End: Snow Street (-85.834971, 33.614152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $4.63 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $5.42 $5.25 $10.51

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 Alabama · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Nances Creek and Oxford. The current time is 21:32:14.

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.