How far is New Albany, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from New Albany, MS to Oxford, MS is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.68 mi
04h 49m
Flight
248.42 mi
399.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.42 mi
Kilometers
399.8 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.68 mi
Kilometers
487.11 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in New Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Albany
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Oxford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Albany
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pickens
MS

Town of the United States

From New Albany
145.7 mi
02h 24m
To Oxford
157 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Oxford.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    64 m · 12 sec · North Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bankhead Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Bankhead Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 30 West

    1969 ft · 43 sec · Highway 30 West

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    30.1 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mississippi Highway 30

    44 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 30

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

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

    53.8 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

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

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  21. 21

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

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
155 mi · 51%
I 55 South
53.8 mi · 18%
Highway 30 West
30.5 mi · 10%
US 84
23.1 mi · 8%
Mississippi Highway 30
8.65 mi · 3%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MS 7 South

Take the exit slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
248.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pickens
02h 24m from New Albany
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Albany 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 New Albany to Oxford?

The road trip is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 145.7 miles from New Albany and 157 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.45 one way or $80.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Albany 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.

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

42 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Greenwood

73 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

106 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 248.42 mi (399.8 km).

New Albany

#1 New Albany

City in Union County, Mississippi, United States

Population8,771
Coordinates34.4942700, -89.0078400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-89.007796, 34.494388)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.43 L · about $40.45
Round trip
$80.89
21.36 gal · 80.86 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.45 $80.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.49 $90.97
Premium $4.63 $49.39 $98.79
Diesel $5.42 $57.83 $115.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Albany and Oxford. The current time is 22:09:49.

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.