How far is Oxford, MS from New Albany, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to New Albany, MS is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pontotoc 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 New Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and New Albany.
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Start on Courthouse Square
45 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
28 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right
17 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard
684 ft · 27 sec · South Lamar Boulevard
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Turn left onto University Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue
875 ft · 22 sec
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Exit the rotary
833 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30: New Albany
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 30
30 mi · 44 min · Mississippi Highway 30
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Continue on Highway 30 West
1969 ft · 44 sec · Highway 30 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bankhead Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Bankhead Street
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Turn left onto Snider Street
32 m · 6 sec · Snider Street
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Turn right onto Highland Street
945 ft · 41 sec · Highland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and New Albany.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mississippi Highway 30
Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 30
30 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oxford and Sunny near New Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to New Albany?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Thaxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Oxford and 17.1 miles from New Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Sunny near New Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 30.45 mi (49.01 km).
#1 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 22,314 |
| Coordinates | 34.3665000, -89.5192500 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Albany
City in Union County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 8,771 |
| Coordinates | 34.4942700, -89.0078400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Albany (-89.00784, 34.49427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.92 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
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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