How far is Saltillo, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Saltillo, MS to Oxford, MS is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
59.23 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.77 mi
76.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.77 mi
Kilometers
76.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.23 mi
Kilometers
95.32 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Thu, Oct 15, 1:12 PM CDT
Return by in Saltillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saltillo
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Oxford
Thu, Oct 15, 1:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saltillo
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
Pontotoc
MS

City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States

From Saltillo
29.6 mi
00h 37m
To Oxford
29.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Mobile Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Mobile Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    789 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward Memphis

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    40 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi

    1828 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1335 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 334: East Oxford

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1893 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    1436 ft · 32 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward University Avenue

    742 ft · 18 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square

  22. 22

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pontotoc Parkway West
30.5 mi · 52%
Memphis
8.19 mi · 14%
Natchez Trace Parkway
6.62 mi · 11%
East Mobile Street
1.18 mi · 2%
University Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
US 278 West
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pontotoc Parkway West

Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

24.4 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pontotoc
00h 37m from Saltillo
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Saltillo and Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Pontotoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Saltillo and 29.6 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saltillo and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 47.77 mi (76.88 km).

Saltillo

#1 Saltillo

Human settlement in Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population5,071
Coordinates34.3764900, -88.6817200
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Saltillo (-88.68172, 34.37649)
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $8.20
Round trip
$16.40
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $8.20 $16.40
Mid-grade $4.38 $9.16 $18.32
Premium $4.77 $9.98 $19.95
Diesel $5.89 $12.31 $24.62

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saltillo and Oxford. The current time is 11:56:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.