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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.36 mi
02h 19m
Flight
74.93 mi
120.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.93 mi
Kilometers
120.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.36 mi
Kilometers
153.47 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:12 PM CDT
Return by in Starkville
Thu, Apr 30, 3:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Starkville
2026-04-30T10:52
Arrive Oxford
Thu, Apr 30, 1:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Starkville
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
Big Creek
MS

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

From Starkville
47.7 mi
01h 10m
To Oxford
47.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

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 · 38 sec · Victory Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on Eckford Drive

    782 ft · 36 sec · Eckford Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto MS 12

    1453 ft · 42 sec · MS 12

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard North

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard North

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard North

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard North

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    16.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    637 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Murphree Street

    31 mi · 46 min · South Murphree Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    20 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 314, MS 334

    985 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward University Avenue

    850 ft · 21 sec · University Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto University Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Lamar Boulevard

    684 ft · 20 sec · South Lamar Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Courthouse Square

    114 m · 17 sec · Courthouse Square

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    53 m · 13 sec · Courthouse Square

  24. 24

    Continue on Courthouse Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Murphree Street
31 mi · 33%
South Jackson Street
26.7 mi · 28%
Veterans Memorial Boulevard North
24.9 mi · 26%
MS 7 North
6.8 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.26 mi · 1%
University Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Creek
01h 10m from Starkville
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Greenwood

80 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Starkville and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 74.93 mi (120.59 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

Population22,314
Coordinates34.3665000, -89.5192500
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Starkville (-88.81961, 33.45049)
End: Oxford (-89.51925, 34.3665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.52
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Starkville and Oxford. The current time is 10:52:40.

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.