How far is Oxford, MS from Madison, MS?

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Madison, MS is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.01 mi
02h 24m
Flight
136.02 mi
218.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.02 mi
Kilometers
218.9 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.01 mi
Kilometers
239.81 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Wed, Apr 29, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Wed, Apr 29, 5:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-29T12:17
Arrive Madison
Wed, Apr 29, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Oxford
74.4 mi
01h 12m
To Madison
74.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    45 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Square

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 27 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward University Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    803 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 463: Madison

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    109 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2326 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Depot Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
139 mi · 93%
University Avenue
7.68 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
MS 463
0.43 mi
South Lamar Boulevard
0.13 mi
Courthouse Square
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

MS 7 South

Take the exit slight left

101 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 12m from Oxford
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Oxford and 74.6 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Madison. Straight-line distance: 136.02 mi (218.9 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population25,701
Coordinates32.4618100, -90.1153600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-89.519185, 34.366491)
End: Depot Drive (-90.115346, 32.461805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.84
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.92 $39.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.40 $44.80
Premium $4.63 $24.33 $48.66
Diesel $5.42 $28.48 $56.97

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Madison. The current time is 12:17:33.

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.