How far is Oxford, MS from Morton, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Morton, MS is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.09 mi
02h 48m
Flight
104.69 mi
168.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.69 mi
Kilometers
168.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.09 mi
Kilometers
212.58 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morton
Tue, May 5, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Tue, May 5, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-05T02:38
Arrive Morton
Tue, May 5, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hazlehurst
MS

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States

From Oxford
66.1 mi
01h 24m
To Morton
66 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto United States Highway 98

    1.8 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 98

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old US Hwy 84

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 84

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

    30.7 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Morton, Puckett

    1535 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 13

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 13

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Morris Tullos Drive

    132 m · 12 sec · Morris Tullos Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morris Tullos Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 84
57 mi · 43%
Meridian
31 mi · 23%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 5%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 5%
State Highway 13
2.83 mi · 2%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old US Hwy 84

Merge slight left

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
104.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlehurst
01h 24m from Oxford
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oxford and Mostly Sunny near Morton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Hazlehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Oxford and 66 miles from Morton.

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

The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Sunny near Morton.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlehurst

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

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

RAIL

Hazlehurst station

North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

32 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

McComb

68 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Morton. Straight-line distance: 104.69 mi (168.48 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Morton

City in Scott County, Mississippi, USA

Population3,522
Coordinates32.3537600, -89.6545200
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Morton (-89.65452, 32.35376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.29
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.65 $35.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.85 $39.69
Premium $4.63 $21.55 $43.11
Diesel $5.42 $25.23 $50.47

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Morton. The current time is 02:38:54.

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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.