Dry Tortugas to Oxford, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

646 miles 1039.6 km · straight line
775.2 miles estimated 1247.5 km · driving distance
15h 36min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Dry Tortugas from Oxford, Alabama?

The distance from Dry Tortugas to Oxford, Alabama is 646 miles (1039.6 km) as the crow flies. Oxford, Alabama is located NNW of Dry Tortugas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775.2 miles, taking about 15h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Dry Tortugas in Florida and Oxford, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dry Tortugas and Oxford, Alabama. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dry Tortugas to Oxford, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 36min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 43min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 17min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dry Tortugas & Oxford, Alabama

Quick Facts

Dry Tortugas
24.63°N, 82.87°W
America/New_York
0m elevation
Oxford, Alabama
33.61°N, 85.83°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients