How far is Oxford, MS from Newton, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Newton, MS is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.75 mi
03h 20m
Flight
125.19 mi
201.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.19 mi
Kilometers
201.48 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.75 mi
Kilometers
255.49 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Tue, May 26, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Tue, May 26, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-26T07:44
Arrive Newton
Tue, May 26, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Terry
MS

Town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

From Oxford
79.3 mi
01h 40m
To Newton
79.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 2 min · Old US Hwy 84

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23 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

    53.9 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1564 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West Church Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    57 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 84
56.9 mi · 36%
Meridian
54.2 mi · 34%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 4%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 4%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 2%
United States Highway 98
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Meridian

Keep slight right to continue on Meridian, Hattiesburg

53.9 mi · 00h 58m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
125.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terry
01h 40m from Oxford
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Terry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Oxford and 79.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Terry

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

28 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

59 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

60 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Newton. Straight-line distance: 125.19 mi (201.48 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Newton

City in Newton County, Mississippi

Population3,123
Coordinates32.3212600, -89.1633900
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Newton (-89.16339, 32.32126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.21 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
11.2 gal · 42.42 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $4.63 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $5.42 $30.32 $60.65

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 Newton. The current time is 07:44:27.

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.