How far is Petal, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Petal, MS to Oxford, MS is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Walthall County, Mississippi, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petal and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petal and Oxford.
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Start on Morris Street
34 m · 10 sec · Morris Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn slight left onto US 11
1.3 km · 1 min · US 11
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Turn straight
106 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Old Highway 42
2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 42
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Turn slight right
615 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South I 59, New Orleans
951 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 2 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98 West: Columbia, Hardy Street
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 98 West: Hardy Street, University of Southern Mississippi, Columbia
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Hardy Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hardy Street
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Continue straight
1971 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
63 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Northwest Street
2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street
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Turn left onto Smithdale Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road
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Take the ramp right
900 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Ella McGehee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road
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Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petal and Oxford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardy Street
Continue straight
63 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Petal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petal to Oxford?
The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Tylertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Petal and 58.2 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Petal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Tylertown
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 Tylertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petal and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 96.85 mi (155.87 km).
#1 Petal
Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
| Population | 10,692 |
| Coordinates | 31.3465600, -89.2600600 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 28,635 |
| Coordinates | 31.2679500, -90.8981600 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.96 | $37.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
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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