How far is Oxford, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Oxford, MS is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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
258.65 mi
05h 10m
Flight
228.57 mi
367.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.57 mi
Kilometers
367.84 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.65 mi
Kilometers
416.26 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-29T14:52
Arrive Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:38 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
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Oxford
129.5 mi
02h 35m
To Oxford
129.1 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    117 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 314, MS 334

    985 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue

    850 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square

  21. 21

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
117 mi · 45%
Old US Hwy 84
57 mi · 22%
MS 7 North
43.2 mi · 17%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 3%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 2%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Grenada

Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
228.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
02h 35m from Oxford
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.5 miles from Oxford and 129.1 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 228.57 mi (367.84 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.55 L · about $34.58
Round trip
$69.15
18.26 gal · 69.1 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.58 $69.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.88 $77.77
Premium $4.63 $42.23 $84.45
Diesel $5.42 $49.44 $98.88

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Oxford. The current time is 14:52:17.

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.