How far is Oxford, MS from Natchez, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Natchez, MS is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 01h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Natchez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Natchez.
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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 Gloster Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Gloster Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
26.1 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward Devereaux Drive
1127 ft · 31 sec · Devereaux Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Devereaux Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive
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Continue on St Catherine Street
1.3 km · 1 min · St Catherine Street
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Continue on St Catherine Street
90 m · 12 sec · St Catherine Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Jr Street
758 ft · 19 sec · North Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1108 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Commerce Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Bracken Alley
106 m · 27 sec · Bracken Alley
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Turn right onto South Pearl Street
39 m · 6 sec · South Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Natchez.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
26.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Natchez?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Roxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Oxford and 24.9 miles from Natchez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Natchez.
Stop Ideas Near Roxie
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 Roxie.
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Hazlehurst station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Natchez. Straight-line distance: 35.98 mi (57.91 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 Natchez
County seat of Adams County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 14,362 |
| Coordinates | 31.5601700, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Natchez (-91.40329, 31.56017)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
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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