How far is Starkville, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from Starkville, MS to Oxford, MS is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
88 m · 27 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Victory Lane
869 ft · 38 sec · Victory Lane
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Continue on Eckford Drive
782 ft · 36 sec · Eckford Drive
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Turn right onto MS 12
1453 ft · 42 sec · MS 12
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Jackson Street
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Take the ramp left
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
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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 Starkville 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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Starkville and Partly Sunny 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 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Big Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Starkville and 47.7 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Starkville and Partly Sunny near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Big Creek
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 Big Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 74.93 mi (120.59 km).
#1 Starkville
City in Mississippi
| Population | 25,540 |
| Coordinates | 33.4504900, -88.8196100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.59 | $31.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
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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