How far is Philadelphia, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, MS to Oxford, MS is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Oxford.
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Start on Front Street
70 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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2
Turn left onto Main Street
2640 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pecan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Pecan Avenue
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Turn straight onto County Road 561
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 561
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Turn right
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
1051 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right
18 mi · 31 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
7.3 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
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Keep slight right
16.7 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
637 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Murphree Street
31 mi · 46 min · South Murphree Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
20 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 314, MS 334
985 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue
850 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto University Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard
684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Courthouse Square
114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Oxford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Murphree Street
Continue on South Murphree Street
31 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Oxford?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Walthall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Philadelphia and 62.2 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Walthall
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 Walthall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 112.61 mi (181.23 km).
#1 Philadelphia
City in Mississippi, USA
| Population | 7,003 |
| Coordinates | 32.7715200, -89.1167300 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 22,314 |
| Coordinates | 34.3665000, -89.5192500 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $19.28 | $38.56 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $21.00 | $42.00 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $25.92 | $51.83 |
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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