How far is Oxford, MS from Indianola, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Indianola, MS is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Indianola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Indianola.
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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
967 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
928 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46 mi · 56 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Front Avenue
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Continue on Westside Avenue
622 ft · 22 sec · Westside Avenue
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Turn left onto Faison Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Faison Avenue
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Turn right onto Lee Street
141 m · 20 sec · Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Indianola.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Indianola?
The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Oxford and 95.1 miles from Indianola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianola.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 151.5 mi (243.81 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 Indianola
City in Mississippi
| Population | 8,855 |
| Coordinates | 33.4509500, -90.6550900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indianola (-90.65509, 33.45095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.61 | $57.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.27 | $62.55 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
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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