How far is Oxford, MS from Escatawpa, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Escatawpa, MS is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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.
City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Escatawpa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Escatawpa.
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Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Busy Corner Road
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Turn left onto Van-Norman Road
2.7 mi · 10 min · Van-Norman Road
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Gillsburg Rd Avenue
1847 ft · 37 sec · Gillsburg Rd Avenue
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Continue on Osyka Road
23 mi · 40 min · Osyka Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
47.5 mi · 51 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
74.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
1096 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
838 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight left
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2008 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Escatawpa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
74.2 mi · 01h 19m
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 near Escatawpa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Escatawpa?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Picayune is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Oxford and 99.2 miles from Escatawpa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Sunny near Escatawpa.
Stop Ideas Near Picayune
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 Picayune.
Picayune
Slidell
Gulfport, MS
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Escatawpa. Straight-line distance: 150.91 mi (242.86 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 Escatawpa
Census designated place
| Population | 3,722 |
| Coordinates | 30.4404800, -88.5436300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Escatawpa (-88.54363, 30.44048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.38 | $64.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.91 | $75.81 |
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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