How far is Oxford, MS from Lucedale, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Lucedale, MS is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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City in Mississippi, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Lucedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Lucedale.
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Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
3097 ft · 2 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Busy Corner Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Ella McGehee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road
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Turn right
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto South Laurel Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Laurel Street
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Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn sharp left
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Presley Boulevard
66.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East Presley Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2453 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1706 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South I 59, East US 98: New Orleans, Mobile
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile
18.3 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
53 m · 7 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
55 m · 8 sec · Commerce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Lucedale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Presley Boulevard
Merge slight left onto East Presley Boulevard
66.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lucedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Lucedale?
The road trip is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Oxford and 83.6 miles from Lucedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lucedale.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Lucedale. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.05 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 Lucedale
City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.9251900, -88.5900200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lucedale (-88.59002, 30.92519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
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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