How far is Oxford, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Southaven, MS is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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
296.2 mi
04h 28m
Flight
262.15 mi
421.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.15 mi
Kilometers
421.89 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.2 mi
Kilometers
476.68 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-19T07:25
Arrive Southaven
Sun, Apr 19, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 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
Goodman
MS

Town in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Oxford
147.6 mi
02h 14m
To Southaven
148.6 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    196.2 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
197 mi · 66%
Old US Hwy 84
57 mi · 19%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 2%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 2%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 1%
United States Highway 98
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Grenada

Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

196 mi · 03h 32m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
262.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodman
02h 14m from Oxford
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Goodman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Oxford and 148.6 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oxford and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Goodman

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

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

RAIL

Yazoo City

49 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Greenwood

66 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

116 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 262.15 mi (421.89 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

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

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.56 L · about $39.57
Round trip
$79.15
20.9 gal · 79.12 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.57 $79.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.51 $89.01
Premium $4.63 $48.33 $96.66
Diesel $5.42 $56.59 $113.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Southaven. The current time is 07:25:05.

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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.