How far is Oxford, MS from Leland, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Leland, MS is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.92 mi
04h 21m
Flight
147.68 mi
237.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.68 mi
Kilometers
237.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.92 mi
Kilometers
286.34 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leland
Wed, May 13, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Wed, May 13, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-12T20:46
Arrive Leland
Wed, May 13, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vicksburg
MS

City in the US state of Mississippi

From Oxford
89.1 mi
02h 10m
To Leland
88.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Gloster Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Gloster Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 33

    13.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 33

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2779 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1184 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1053 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto McComb Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · McComb Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    31.6 mi · 36 min · Church Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 278 West: Greenville

    1108 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Deer Creek Drive East

    3165 ft · 1 min · South Deer Creek Drive East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    986 ft · 22 sec · South Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
112 mi · 63%
Highway 33
14.3 mi · 8%
Gloster Road
9.88 mi · 6%
Natchez Trace Parkway
8.95 mi · 5%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 4%
US 82 West
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Keep slight left

80.6 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vicksburg
02h 10m from Oxford
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford and Sunny near Leland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Vicksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Oxford and 88.8 miles from Leland.

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

The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.78 one way or $47.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Sunny near Leland.

Stop Ideas Near Vicksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg.

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

4 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Union Station

65 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

70 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

71 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Leland. Straight-line distance: 147.68 mi (237.67 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Leland

City in Washington County, Mississippi, USA

Population3,659
Coordinates33.4053900, -90.8976000
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Leland (-90.8976, 33.40539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $23.78
Round trip
$47.56
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.78 $47.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.75 $53.49
Premium $4.63 $29.05 $58.09
Diesel $5.42 $34.01 $68.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Leland. The current time is 20:46:26.

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.