How far is Starkville, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Oxford, MS is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
223.95 mi
03h 48m
Flight
193.53 mi
311.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.53 mi
Kilometers
311.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.95 mi
Kilometers
360.42 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Wed, Jun 3, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Wed, Jun 3, 5:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-06-03T09:42
Arrive Oxford
Wed, Jun 3, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
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
Brandon
MS

City in Mississippi

From Starkville
112.6 mi
01h 54m
To Oxford
111.3 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    88 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Lane

    869 ft · 43 sec · Victory Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yellow Jacket Drive

    1206 ft · 58 sec · Yellow Jacket Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Louisville Street

    884 ft · 20 sec · Louisville Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1755 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 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 Starkville 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Street
127 mi · 57%
I 55 South
53.8 mi · 24%
US 84
23.1 mi · 10%
Gloster Road
6.51 mi · 3%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 3%
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisville Street

Take the exit slight right

92.5 mi · 01h 46m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
01h 54m from Starkville
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Starkville and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Starkville to Oxford?

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Starkville and 111.3 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.92 one way or $59.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Starkville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Brandon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

60 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Yazoo City

76 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

84 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 193.53 mi (311.45 km).

Starkville

#1 Starkville

City in Mississippi

Population25,540
Coordinates33.4504900, -88.8196100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.819675, 33.450285)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.91 L · about $29.92
Round trip
$59.83
15.8 gal · 59.82 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.92 $59.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.65 $67.29
Premium $4.63 $36.54 $73.08
Diesel $5.42 $42.78 $85.56

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Oxford. The current time is 09:42:31.

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.