How far is Newton, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Newton, MS to Oxford, MS is about 159.1 miles (256 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
159.05 mi
02h 35m
Flight
125.19 mi
201.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.19 mi
Kilometers
201.48 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.05 mi
Kilometers
255.96 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Tue, May 26, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Newton
Tue, May 26, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-26T06:48
Arrive Oxford
Tue, May 26, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Terry
MS

Town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

From Newton
79.4 mi
01h 17m
To Oxford
79.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    57 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Church Street

    72 m · 7 sec · West Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1154 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 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 Newton 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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Church Street
57.1 mi · 36%
I 55 South
53.8 mi · 34%
US 84
23.1 mi · 15%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 4%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 4%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Church Street

Merge slight left

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
125.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terry
01h 17m from Newton
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newton 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 Newton to Oxford?

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Terry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Newton and 79.6 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Terry

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Brookhaven

59 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

60 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 125.19 mi (201.48 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

City in Newton County, Mississippi

Population3,123
Coordinates32.3212600, -89.1633900
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.163166, 32.321214)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.24 L · about $21.25
Round trip
$42.49
11.22 gal · 42.48 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.25 $42.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.89 $47.79
Premium $4.63 $25.95 $51.89
Diesel $5.42 $30.38 $60.76

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Oxford. The current time is 06:48:25.

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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.