How far is Oxford, MS from Latimer, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Latimer, MS is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Latimer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Latimer.
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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
55 mi · 59 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 609: Ocean Springs
992 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
107 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
3106 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Tucker Road
3 mi · 5 min · Tucker Road
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Continue on Old Biloxi Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Biloxi Road
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Turn left onto Allie Byrd Road
46 m · 7 sec · Allie Byrd Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allie Byrd Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Latimer.
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
55 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Oxford and Clear near Latimer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Latimer?
The road trip is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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 91.9 miles from Oxford and 92 miles from Latimer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Clear near Latimer.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Latimer. Straight-line distance: 130.66 mi (210.27 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 Latimer
City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 6,079 |
| Coordinates | 30.5346400, -88.8667000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Latimer (-88.8667, 30.53464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.14 | $70.29 |
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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