Travel

Information for air travelers

If you are planning to fly to Oxford, the closest airport is Memphis (MEM). From Memphis you can either rent a car or use the University of Mississippi’s shuttle service or Shuttles2go-Tennessee. If the shuttle is unavailable and you do not want to rent a car, another option is to take a taxi (this could be cheaper than the shuttle if you are sharing your ride). There are taxis at the airport in Memphis, or you can try to book one using the following phone numbers:

  • 662-701-7310 (Oxford Taxi)
  • 662-701-7209 (Oxford Yellow Taxi)

Lyft and Uber are also convenient options.

Information for car travelers

From Memphis, Tennessee via I-55

From Memphis, TN take I-55 south for 63 miles. Take the Batesville/Oxford exit (#243) off I-55. Merge into MS-6 and proceed east toward Oxford, MS for 26 miles.

From Memphis, Tennessee via Hwy 78

From Memphis, TN take US-78/I-22 for 52 miles. Exit US-78 at the Holly Springs/Oxford exit (#30). From Holly Springs, take MS-7 south for 31 miles. Once in Oxford, take the 4th exit onto MS-6 and proceed west.

From Jackson, Mississippi

From Jackson, MS take I-55 North for 150 miles. Take the Batesville/Oxford/Coffeeville exit (#211) off I-55. Proceed east on MS-6 toward Oxford, MS for 26 miles.

From Tupelo, Mississippi

From Tupelo, MS take MS-6 west for 52 miles.