How far is Oxford, MS from Water Valley, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Water Valley, MS is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Water Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Water Valley.
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Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Continue on Gloster Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gloster Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road
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Continue on Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road
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Turn left onto United States Highway 98
1.8 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 98
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 84
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 84
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
53.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
117 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Frostland Drive
3092 ft · 1 min · Frostland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Water Valley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford and Clear near Water Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Water Valley?
The road trip is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 119.9 miles from Oxford and 119.6 miles from Water Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Clear near Water Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Water Valley. Straight-line distance: 212.4 mi (341.83 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 Water Valley
City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,221 |
| Coordinates | 34.1515000, -89.6314700 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Valley (-89.63147, 34.1515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.99 | $71.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.76 | $91.51 |
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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