How far is Oxford, MS from Yazoo City, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Yazoo City, MS is about 142 miles (228.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Yazoo City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Yazoo City.
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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
967 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
928 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
36.1 mi · 43 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1677 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Canal Street
1216 ft · 40 sec · East Canal Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1484 ft · 46 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
20 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Yazoo City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Old US Hwy 84
Merge slight left
53.2 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Yazoo City?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Crystal Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Oxford and 71 miles from Yazoo City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yazoo City.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Springs
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 Crystal Springs.
Hazlehurst station
Union Station
Brookhaven
Vicksburg, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Yazoo City. Straight-line distance: 113.39 mi (182.49 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 Yazoo City
City in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 10,869 |
| Coordinates | 32.8551300, -90.4056500 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yazoo City (-90.40565, 32.85513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
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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