Lafayette, Louisiana to Oxford, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

321.3 miles 517.1 km · straight line
385.6 miles estimated 620.5 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Oxford, Mississippi?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Oxford, Mississippi is 321.3 miles (517.1 km) as the crow flies. Oxford, Mississippi is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.6 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Oxford, Mississippi in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and Oxford, Mississippi. 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Oxford, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Oxford, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Oxford, Mississippi
34.37°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
154m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients