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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.1 mi
03h 39m
Flight
138.6 mi
223.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.6 mi
Kilometers
223.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.1 mi
Kilometers
268.92 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lucedale
Tue, May 26, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Tue, May 26, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-25T21:27
Arrive Lucedale
Tue, May 26, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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
Columbia
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Oxford
83.5 mi
01h 49m
To Lucedale
83.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Oxford-Meadville Road

    3097 ft · 2 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Busy Corner Road

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Ella McGehee Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    20.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Laurel Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Laurel Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    100 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Presley Boulevard

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East Presley Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2453 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1706 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward South I 59, East US 98: New Orleans, Mobile

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    53 m · 7 sec · Summer Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Commerce Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Presley Boulevard
70 mi · 42%
US 98 East
48.7 mi · 29%
South I 59
5.72 mi · 3%
Main Street
4.97 mi · 3%
Busy Corner Road
3.95 mi · 2%
South Laurel Street
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 49m from Oxford
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

46 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

53 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

McComb

58 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

68 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Lucedale. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.05 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Lucedale

City in George County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,120
Coordinates30.9251900, -88.5900200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Lucedale (-88.59002, 30.92519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.32 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.69
11.8 gal · 44.64 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Lucedale. The current time is 21:27:24.

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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.