How far is Ridgeland, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Ridgeland, MS to Oxford, MS is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.81 mi
02h 49m
Flight
138.49 mi
222.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.49 mi
Kilometers
222.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.81 mi
Kilometers
242.7 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgeland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeland
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Oxford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Ridgeland
75.6 mi
01h 24m
To Oxford
75.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland and Oxford.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Town Crossing

    12 m · 9 sec · Old Town Crossing

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    2233 ft · 44 sec · West Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Sunnybrook Road

    156 m · 12 sec · Sunnybrook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Agency Road

    133 m · 9 sec · Old Agency Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 314, MS 334

    985 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue

    850 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square

  16. 16

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Agency Road
106 mi · 70%
MS 7 North
43.2 mi · 29%
University Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
West Jackson Street
0.42 mi
MS 314
0.19 mi
South Lamar Boulevard
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Agency Road

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
138.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 24m from Ridgeland
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgeland and Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgeland to Oxford?

The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Ridgeland and 75.2 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgeland and Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 138.49 mi (222.88 km).

Ridgeland

#1 Ridgeland

City in Mississippi, United States

Population23,938
Coordinates32.4284800, -90.1323100
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgeland (-90.13231, 32.42848)
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $20.15
Round trip
$40.29
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.15 $40.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.66 $45.32
Premium $4.63 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $5.42 $28.81 $57.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeland and Oxford. The current time is 02:46:24.

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.