How far is Oxford, MS from Cleveland, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Cleveland, MS is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
216.14 mi
04h 45m
Flight
171.37 mi
275.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.37 mi
Kilometers
275.8 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.14 mi
Kilometers
347.85 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, Apr 16, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-16T00:02
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 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
Clinton
MS

Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

From Oxford
108.2 mi
02h 22m
To Cleveland
107.9 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    967 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    928 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard

    39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

    46.7 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Sunflower Avenue

    13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Highway 61

    10.2 mi · 14 min · South Highway 61

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2163 ft · 59 sec · Lee Street

  23. 23

    Continue on College Street

    588 ft · 18 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Bolivar Avenue

    1694 ft · 1 min · South Bolivar Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    23 m · 3 sec · South Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 84
55 mi · 25%
US 49W North
46.7 mi · 22%
Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 18%
North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 6%
South Highway 61
10.2 mi · 5%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old US Hwy 84

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
02h 22m from Oxford
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Oxford and 107.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

52 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

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

Yazoo City

57 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 171.37 mi (275.8 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Cleveland

County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States

Population10,846
Coordinates33.7440000, -90.7248200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Cleveland (-90.72482, 33.744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.87 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.79
15.26 gal · 57.74 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.89 $57.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.50 $64.99
Premium $4.63 $35.29 $70.58
Diesel $5.42 $41.32 $82.63

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 Cleveland. The current time is 00:02:54.

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.