Ole Miss (in Oxford, Mississippi) and Mississippi State (in Starkville, Mississippi) are roughly 75–95 miles apart , depending on the exact route you take, which usually works out to about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive.

Quick Scoop

  • The distance is commonly cited at about 76 miles / 122 km between the two schools’ football programs, reflecting the trip between Oxford and Starkville.
  • Official Ole Miss travel mileage tables list Oxford to Starkville at about 93 miles one way , which aligns with typical driving routes using major highways.
  • In practical terms, fans usually plan for around 1.5–2 hours on the road on game day, allowing extra time for traffic and parking around the stadiums.

Approximate Distance & Time (HTML Table)

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From To Approx. Miles Approx. Kilometers Typical Drive Time
Ole Miss (Oxford) Mississippi State (Starkville) 76–93 mi 122–150 km ~1.5–2 hours

Game day context

  • This relatively short distance is a big reason the Egg Bowl feels like an intense in-state road trip rather than a long haul, with fans often driving up and back the same day.
  • Because it is such a close rivalry, many people in Mississippi grow up traveling that Oxford–Starkville corridor for games, recruiting visits, and campus events.

TL;DR: Ole Miss is about 75–95 miles from Mississippi State, usually a 1.5–2 hour drive between Oxford and Starkville.

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