How far is Oxford, MS from Laurel, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Laurel, MS is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Laurel.
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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
48 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
20.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
39.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on West 5th Street
1767 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Sawmill Road
2582 ft · 58 sec · Sawmill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sawmill Road
50 m · 3 sec · Sawmill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sawmill Road
682 ft · 18 sec · Sawmill Road
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Yates Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · Yates Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yates Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Laurel.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
48 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Laurel?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Oxford and 63.8 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Monticello
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 Monticello.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 108.23 mi (174.18 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 Laurel
City in Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 18,197 |
| Coordinates | 31.6940500, -89.1306100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-89.13061, 31.69405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.81 | $41.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
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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