How far is Oxford, MS from Aberdeen, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Aberdeen, MS is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Aberdeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Aberdeen.
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Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Continue on Gloster Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gloster Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road
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Continue on Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road
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Turn left onto United States Highway 98
1.8 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 98
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 84
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 84
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
53.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive
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Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25
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Take the exit straight
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
15.9 mi · 21 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Aberdeen
9.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Matubba Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Matubba Street
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
2657 ft · 55 sec · West Commerce Street
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Turn right onto South Meridian Street
24 m · 2 sec · South Meridian Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Meridian Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Aberdeen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
MS Hwy 25
Continue on MS Hwy 25
79.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aberdeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Aberdeen?
The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Lena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Oxford and 132 miles from Aberdeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aberdeen.
Stop Ideas Near Lena
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 Lena.
Union Station
Yazoo City
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 223.64 mi (359.91 km).
#1 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 28,635 |
| Coordinates | 31.2679500, -90.8981600 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aberdeen
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 5,268 |
| Coordinates | 33.8251100, -88.5436600 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-88.54366, 33.82511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.33 | $70.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.74 | $79.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.15 | $86.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.52 | $101.04 |
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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