How far is Oxford, MS from West Point, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to West Point, MS is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
246.03 mi
05h 02m
Flight
208.1 mi
334.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.1 mi
Kilometers
334.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.03 mi
Kilometers
395.95 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Sat, May 2, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, May 2, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-05-02T04:07
Arrive West Point
Sat, May 2, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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
123.1 mi
02h 31m
To West Point
122.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Lakeland Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on MS Hwy 25

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    24.9 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate

    8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2622 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    64 m · 11 sec · North Division Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS Hwy 25
111 mi · 45%
Old US Hwy 84
57 mi · 23%
US 82 East
12.3 mi · 5%
Lakeland Drive
12.3 mi · 5%
US Highway 45 Alternate
8.32 mi · 3%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MS Hwy 25

Continue on MS Hwy 25

79.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
208.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
02h 31m from Oxford
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Rain Showers Likely near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 123.1 miles from Oxford and 122.9 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.87 one way or $65.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Rain Showers Likely near West Point.

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 West Point. Straight-line distance: 208.1 mi (334.91 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States

Population10,378
Coordinates33.6076200, -88.6503300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Oxford (-90.89816, 31.26795)
End: West Point (-88.65033, 33.60762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.86 L · about $32.87
Round trip
$65.74
17.36 gal · 65.72 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.87 $65.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.97 $73.94
Premium $4.63 $40.14 $80.29
Diesel $5.42 $47.00 $94.00

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and West Point. The current time is 04:07:30.

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.