How far is Oxford, MS from Amory, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Amory, MS is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
286.79 mi
05h 55m
Flight
234.27 mi
377.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.27 mi
Kilometers
377.02 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.79 mi
Kilometers
461.54 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amory
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-15T22:17
Arrive Amory
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 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
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Wiggins
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Oxford
143.5 mi
02h 57m
To Amory
143.3 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gloster Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  3. 3

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

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto United States Highway 98

    1.8 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 98

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old US Hwy 84

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 84

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Aberdeen

    2885 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1370 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North, MS 8 East: Amory

    1831 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Highway 125

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 125

  31. 31

    Turn right

    2013 ft · 60 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1922 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    14 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 39%
Old US Hwy 84
57 mi · 20%
US 82 East
26.1 mi · 9%
US 45 North
23.3 mi · 8%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 4%
MS 25 North
7.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
02h 57m from Oxford
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Oxford and Sunny near Amory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Amory?

The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Oxford and 143.3 miles from Amory.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.32 one way or $76.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wiggins

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

68 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

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

Union Station

96 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Greenwood

104 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Amory. Straight-line distance: 234.27 mi (377.02 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Amory

#2 Amory

City in Monroe County, Mississippi

Population6,714
Coordinates33.9842800, -88.4881000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Amory (-88.4881, 33.98428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.31 L · about $38.32
Round trip
$76.65
20.24 gal · 76.62 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.32 $76.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.10 $86.20
Premium $4.63 $46.81 $93.61
Diesel $5.42 $54.80 $109.60

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Amory. The current time is 22:17:24.

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.