Oxford, MS Road Trips

Oxford, MS serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 234 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Oxford, MS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

21

Longest Drive

313.4 mi

Fulton, MS

Quickest Drive

1h

McComb, MS

Plan Around Oxford, MS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Oxford, MS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Fulton, MS to Oxford, MS 313.4 mi · 6h 26m Baldwyn, MS to Oxford, MS 306.5 mi · 4h 59m New Albany, MS to Oxford, MS 302.7 mi · 4h 49m Auburn, MS to Oxford, MS 296.9 mi · 6h 6m

Continue From Oxford, MS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Oxford, MS to Olive Branch, MS 300.3 mi · 5h 54m Oxford, MS to Tupelo, MS 292.5 mi · 5h 58m Oxford, MS to New Albany, MS 290.6 mi · 5h 57m Oxford, MS to Grenada, MS 211.3 mi · 4h 14m

Trips from Oxford, MS

Oxford, MS to Olive Branch, MS

300.3 mi 5h 54m

Oxford, MS to Tupelo, MS

292.5 mi 5h 58m

Oxford, MS to New Albany, MS

290.6 mi 5h 57m

Oxford, MS to Grenada, MS

211.3 mi 4h 14m

Oxford, MS to Crystal Springs, MS

74.2 mi 1h 45m

Driving from Oxford, MS

The typical drive from Oxford, MS covers about 234 miles and takes around 4h 46m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 300 miles (5h 58m), while the shortest is just 74 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Oxford, MS are Olive Branch, MS (300.3 mi, 5h 54m), Tupelo, MS (292.5 mi, 5h 58m), New Albany, MS (290.6 mi, 5h 57m), Grenada, MS (211.3 mi, 4h 14m), and Crystal Springs, MS (74.2 mi, 1h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MS currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 234-mile trip from Oxford, MS, budget about $35 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Oxford, MS and 16 routes heading into Oxford, MS, covering 21 total connections. Distances range from 74 to 300 miles.

The longest mapped route from Oxford, MS covers 300 miles and takes approximately 5h 58m. Shorter options start at just 74 miles.

The average route from Oxford, MS runs about 234 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 234-mile trip from Oxford, MS costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Oxford, MS include Olive Branch, MS, Tupelo, MS, New Albany, MS and Grenada, MS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.