How far is Oxford, MS from Petal, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Petal, MS is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 02h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walthall County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Petal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Petal.
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Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
3097 ft · 2 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Busy Corner Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Ella McGehee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road
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Turn right
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto South Laurel Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Laurel Street
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Turn slight left onto Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 36 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 36 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn sharp left
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Presley Boulevard
66.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East Presley Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2453 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
1706 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 59 North: Laurel
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 South: Hattiesburg
1592 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Old Highway 42
2.9 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Highway 11
113 m · 10 sec · Highway 11
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Street
34 m · 3 sec · Morris Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morris Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Petal.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Presley Boulevard
Merge slight left onto East Presley Boulevard
66.4 mi · 01h 21m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Petal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Petal?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Tylertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Oxford and 58 miles from Petal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Petal.
Stop Ideas Near Tylertown
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 Tylertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Petal. Straight-line distance: 96.85 mi (155.87 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 Petal
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
| Population | 10,692 |
| Coordinates | 31.3465600, -89.2600600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petal (-89.26006, 31.34656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.92 | $37.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
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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