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Driving from Luton to Oxford

Oxford lies 59 km (37 mi) west of Luton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 54 min without stops, over roughly 72 km (45 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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LutonOxford
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population225,262162,100
Elevation117 m (384 ft)72 m (236 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesEX14–TQ13OX1

Where to book car hire from Luton to Oxford

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Common questions

How far is Oxford from Luton?

59 km (37 mi) in a straight line, west of Luton; by road roughly 72 km (45 mi).

How long does it take to get from Luton to Oxford by car?

About 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Luton and Oxford?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.