How far is Jackson, MS from Oxford, MS?

Fastest route

The journey from Jackson, Mississippi to Oxford, Mississippi 38655 is approximately 161 miles and takes around 2 hours and 28 minutes via I-55 N. Here are the directions to reach your destination:

Directions

1. Head west on E Pearl St toward S Lamar St.
2. Turn left onto S Lamar St.
3. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Pascagoula St.
4. Keep left at the fork, following signs for I-55 N/Grenada/Memphis, and merge onto I-55 N.
5. Follow I-55 N and take exit 211 for MS-7 N in Grenada County.
6. Take exit 211 and merge onto MS-7 N toward Coffeeville.
7. Follow MS-7 N to S Lamar Blvd in Oxford. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto MS-7. At the next traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto S Lamar Blvd. At the final traffic circle, continue straight to stay on S Lamar Blvd, and you will reach your destination in Oxford, Mississippi 38655.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🚗 Make sure to follow the signs for I-55 N/Grenada/Memphis when merging onto I-55 N.
• ⚠️ Keep left at the fork to stay on the correct route.
• 🛣️ Take exit 211 onto MS-7 N to continue your journey.
• 🚦 Pay attention to the traffic circles along MS-7 and take the appropriate exits.
• 📌 Your destination is located on S Lamar Blvd in Oxford, Mississippi 38655.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Jackson and Oxford is 82.63 miles (132.98 km).

Flight distance from Jackson, MS to Oxford, MS is 82.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Jackson to Oxford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Oxford, Mississippi is: 101.46 miles (163.28 km) by car.

Driving from Jackson to Oxford will take approximately 01 hours 43 minutes.

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. It is located on the Pearl River in western Mississippi. Jackson is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mississippi State Capitol and the Museum of Mississippi History.

Population	157821
GPS Coordinates	32°17'56"N 90°11'5"W
Latitude	32.2987600
Longitude	-90.1848100
Altitude	85
Country	United States

#2 Oxford

City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population	28635
GPS Coordinates	31°16'5"N 90°53'53"W
Latitude	31.2679500
Longitude	-90.8981600
Altitude	128
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Oxford

The distance between Jackson and Oxford is 163 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Jackson and Oxford. The current time is 20:48:57.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.55 liters (3.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Oxford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Oxford is $10.77 (diesel $14.35).

Mississippi gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Mississippi ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.008 (Diesel $4.009) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Oxford (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.