How far is Oxford, MS from Starkville, MS?
The driving distance from Oxford, MS to Starkville, MS is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Starkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Starkville.
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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 1 toward University Avenue
11 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
803 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 9W South: Bruce
75 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 9W South: Bruce
32.1 mi · 48 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
650 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
21 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto East Roane Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Roane Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 389: Downtown Starkville
2055 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jackson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right
1400 ft · 36 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Eckford Drive
782 ft · 34 sec · Eckford Drive
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Continue on Victory Lane
869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane
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Turn right
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
88 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Starkville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 9W South
Exit the roundabout onto MS 9W South: Bruce
32.1 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oxford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Starkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Starkville?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Big Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Oxford and 55.7 miles from Starkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oxford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Starkville.
Stop Ideas Near Big Creek
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 Big Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Starkville. Straight-line distance: 74.93 mi (120.59 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 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.819675, 33.450285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
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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