How far is Oxford, MS from Pascagoula, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Pascagoula, MS is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
198.92 mi
04h 11m
Flight
152.3 mi
245.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.3 mi
Kilometers
245.11 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.92 mi
Kilometers
320.13 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 7:21 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, May 14, 11:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-14T15:09
Arrive Pascagoula
Thu, May 14, 7:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Picayune
MS

City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States

From Oxford
99.4 mi
02h 05m
To Pascagoula
99.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oxford-Meadville Road

    3097 ft · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Busy Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Busy Corner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Van-Norman Road

    2.7 mi · 10 min · Van-Norman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gillsburg Rd Avenue

    1847 ft · 37 sec · Gillsburg Rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Osyka Road

    23 mi · 40 min · Osyka Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Gautier, Vancleave

    1224 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Gautier Vancleave Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Gautier Vancleave Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Frederic Street

    590 ft · 22 sec · Frederic Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Pascagoula Street

    1500 ft · 48 sec · Pascagoula Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    39 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
66.5 mi · 33%
Osyka Road
60.4 mi · 30%
West Florida Republic Parkway
48.2 mi · 24%
Busy Corner Road
3.38 mi · 2%
Gautier Vancleave Road
3.05 mi · 2%
Van-Norman Road
2.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway

Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway

66.5 mi · 01h 11m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Picayune
02h 05m from Oxford
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford and Sunny near Pascagoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Picayune is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Oxford and 99.5 miles from Pascagoula.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Sunny near Pascagoula.

Stop Ideas Near Picayune

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

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

RAIL

Picayune

US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Slidell

29 mi away
1827 Front Street
BUS

Gulfport, MS

57 mi away
10015 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hammond

75 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Pascagoula. Straight-line distance: 152.3 mi (245.11 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Pascagoula

City in Mississippi, United States

Population21,542
Coordinates30.3657600, -88.5561300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: Pascagoula (-88.55613, 30.36576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.57 L · about $26.58
Round trip
$53.17
14.04 gal · 53.14 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.58 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.63 $32.47 $64.94
Diesel $5.42 $38.01 $76.03

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Pascagoula. The current time is 15:09:57.

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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.