How far is Vicksburg, MS from Oxford, MS?

The driving distance from Vicksburg, MS to Oxford, MS is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
92.32 mi
01h 46m
Flight
74.96 mi
120.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.96 mi
Kilometers
120.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.32 mi
Kilometers
148.58 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, May 24, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in Vicksburg
Sun, May 24, 5:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vicksburg
2026-05-24T13:39
Arrive Oxford
Sun, May 24, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vicksburg
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
Fayette
MS

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Mississippi

From Vicksburg
46.1 mi
00h 53m
To Oxford
46.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2175 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    831 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez

    46.4 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    13.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Gloster Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Gloster Road

  12. 12

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

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

  13. 13

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

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Gloster Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

    6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 61 South
46.4 mi · 50%
Gloster Road
9.77 mi · 11%
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi · 7%
Halls Ferry Road
1.8 mi · 2%
Cherry Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 61 South

Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Natchez

46.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
00h 53m from Vicksburg
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Vicksburg and 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 Vicksburg to Oxford?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Vicksburg and 46.2 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 17.4 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Vicksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

60 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

65 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

69 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

77 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vicksburg and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 74.96 mi (120.63 km).

Vicksburg

#1 Vicksburg

City in the US state of Mississippi

Population21,351
Coordinates32.3526500, -90.8778800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Oxford

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population28,635
Coordinates31.2679500, -90.8981600
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-90.877925, 32.35264)
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.69
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.35 $24.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.88 $27.77
Premium $4.63 $15.08 $30.15
Diesel $5.42 $17.65 $35.31

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Vicksburg and Oxford. The current time is 13:39:09.

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.