How far is Oxford, MS from Fulton, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Fulton, MS is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253 miles (407.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.85 mi
06h 24m
Flight
253.05 mi
407.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.05 mi
Kilometers
407.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.85 mi
Kilometers
503.49 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Tue, May 5, 7:34 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Tue, May 5, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-05T01:09
Arrive Fulton
Tue, May 5, 7:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
156.5 mi
03h 12m
To Fulton
156.3 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 2 min · Old US Hwy 84

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23 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

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    34.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Auburn Road

    746 ft · 20 sec · Auburn Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton, Amory

    1613 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto South Adams Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Adams Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    2498 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Cummings Street

    37 m · 3 sec · North Cummings Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cummings Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 35%
Old US Hwy 84
56.9 mi · 18%
US Highway 45 Alternate
34.6 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 6%
Auburn Road
15.1 mi · 5%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 4%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
253 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiggins
03h 12m from Oxford
Leave By
11:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oxford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.9 miles (503.5 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wiggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Oxford and 156.3 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 253 miles (407.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.81 one way or $83.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oxford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fulton.

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 Fulton. Straight-line distance: 253.05 mi (407.25 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Fulton

City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi

Population3,846
Coordinates34.2739900, -88.4092100
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Fulton (-88.40921, 34.27399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.79 L · about $41.81
Round trip
$83.62
22.08 gal · 83.58 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.81 $83.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.02 $94.04
Premium $4.63 $51.06 $102.12
Diesel $5.42 $59.78 $119.56

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Fulton. The current time is 01:09:22.

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.