Opelousas to Oxford, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304 miles 489.3 km · straight line
380 miles estimated 611.6 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Opelousas from Oxford, Mississippi?

The distance from Opelousas to Oxford, Mississippi is 304 miles (489.3 km) as the crow flies. Oxford, Mississippi is located NNE of Opelousas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Opelousas 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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas to Oxford, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Opelousas & Oxford, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Opelousas
30.53°N, 92.08°W
America/Chicago
20m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients