How far is Ripley, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Ripley, MS to Oxford, MS is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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
321.32 mi
05h 10m
Flight
264.46 mi
425.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.46 mi
Kilometers
425.61 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.32 mi
Kilometers
517.11 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in Ripley
Fri, Apr 17, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ripley
2026-04-17T01:19
Arrive Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ripley
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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Ripley
156.5 mi
02h 35m
To Oxford
164.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    139 m · 22 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2322 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto City Avenue South

    20.1 mi · 30 min · City Avenue South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford

    1249 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    30.1 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward Mississippi Highway 30

    44 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 30

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    36.4 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    53.8 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

    125 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gloster Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MS 7 South
155 mi · 48%
I 55 South
53.8 mi · 17%
US 84
23.1 mi · 7%
City Avenue South
20.1 mi · 6%
Mississippi Highway 30
8.65 mi · 3%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 2%
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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 35m from Ripley
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ripley and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Ripley and 164.8 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

58 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 264.46 mi (425.61 km).

Ripley

#1 Ripley

City in Mississippi, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates34.7298200, -88.9506200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: West Walnut Street (-88.950622, 34.729667)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.34 gal
42.92 L · about $42.94
Round trip
$85.89
22.68 gal · 85.84 L
Estimated CO2
100.8 kg one way
Round trip: 201.6 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.94 $85.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.30 $96.59
Premium $4.63 $52.45 $104.90
Diesel $5.42 $61.41 $122.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ripley and Oxford. The current time is 01:19:09.

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.