Lake Charles to Oxford, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake Charles from Oxford, Mississippi?

The distance from Lake Charles to Oxford, Mississippi is 358.7 miles (577.2 km) as the crow flies. Oxford, Mississippi is located NE of Lake Charles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.4 miles, taking about 8h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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.