How far is West Hattiesburg, MS from Oxford, MS?
The driving distance from West Hattiesburg, MS to Oxford, MS is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Walthall County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Hattiesburg and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hattiesburg and Oxford.
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Start on McKenzie Circle
31 m · 4 sec · McKenzie Circle
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Continue on North Lane
135 m · 25 sec · North Lane
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Turn left onto Weathersby Road
1129 ft · 33 sec · Weathersby Road
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Turn left onto Hardy Street
2129 ft · 49 sec · Hardy Street
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Continue straight
1971 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
63 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Northwest Street
2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street
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Turn left onto Smithdale Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road
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Take the ramp right
900 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Ella McGehee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Busy Corner Road
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Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road
3097 ft · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oxford-Meadville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hattiesburg and Oxford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hardy Street
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63 mi · 01h 17m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog leaving West Hattiesburg and 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 West Hattiesburg to Oxford?
The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Tylertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from West Hattiesburg and 50.8 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog around West Hattiesburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Tylertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Hattiesburg and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 89.99 mi (144.83 km).
#1 West Hattiesburg
Census designated place
| Population | 5,909 |
| Coordinates | 31.3190600, -89.3750600 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 28,635 |
| Coordinates | 31.2679500, -90.8981600 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford-Meadville Road (-90.898562, 31.26795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.94 | $27.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.67 | $31.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.02 | $34.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
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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