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

The driving distance from Oxford, MS to West Gulfport, MS is about 316.8 miles (509.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m 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
316.85 mi
05h 14m
Flight
274.89 mi
442.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.89 mi
Kilometers
442.4 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.85 mi
Kilometers
509.92 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 30, 2:45 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, Apr 30, 8:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-30T09:30
Arrive West Gulfport
Thu, Apr 30, 2:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Flowood
MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Oxford
158.3 mi
02h 37m
To West Gulfport
158.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    129 m · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Arkansas Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
153 mi · 48%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 26%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 2%
University Avenue
7.68 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.93 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 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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
274.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowood
02h 37m from Oxford
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oxford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.8 miles (509.9 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Flowood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Oxford and 158.6 miles from West Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.34 one way or $84.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oxford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Flowood

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

55 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

65 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

69 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and West Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 274.89 mi (442.4 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Gulfport

A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,329
Coordinates30.4040900, -89.0942000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-89.519185, 34.366491)
End: Arkansas Avenue (-89.09427, 30.40409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.18 gal
42.32 L · about $42.34
Round trip
$84.68
22.36 gal · 84.64 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.7 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.34 $84.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.62 $95.23
Premium $4.63 $51.71 $103.41
Diesel $5.42 $60.54 $121.08

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and West Gulfport. The current time is 09:30:39.

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.