Aberdeen, MS to Oxford, MS is 265 miles and takes about 5h 33m via MS 25 and I-55, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Mississippi, connecting the Southeast region from one point to another. With 93% highway driving, expect a straightforward trip where you can cover a lot of ground efficiently. This route is best suited for a single day of travel, making it a practical choice for a quick connection.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.5 miles from Aberdeen, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 25
145.7 mi
2h 54m
I 55
59.9 mi
1h 5m
US 84
22.7 mi
26m
US Highway 45 Alternate
15.5 mi
20m
Gloster Road
6.5 mi
15m
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi
15m
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi
6m
US 98
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 145.7 mi, about 2h 54m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 29 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,767 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~166 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, MS and Oxford, MS.
1
Start on South Meridian Street
80 ft·7 sec·South Meridian Street
2
Turn left onto MS 145
0.5 mi·58 sec·West Commerce Street
3
Turn left onto South Matubba Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Matubba Street
4
Take the ramp
372 ft·9 sec
5
Merge onto US 45; MS 8; MS 25
0.7 mi·1 min·US 45; MS 8; MS 25
6
Turn left onto MS 25
8.9 mi·15 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp onto MS 25
0.7 mi·1 min·MS 25
Toward US 45 Alternate South, MS 25 South: West Point
8
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25
15 mi·20 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
10
Take the exit onto MS 25
5.0 mi·6 min·MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
11
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi·28 min·MS 25
13
Take the exit onto MS 25
93 mi·1 hr 46 min·MS 25
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
15
Merge onto I 55
6.1 mi·7 min·I 55
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
54 mi·57 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
18
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
19
Merge onto US 84
23 mi·26 min·US 84
20
Turn left onto MS 184
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 184
21
Turn left onto US 98
1.9 mi·2 min·US 98
22
Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi·6 min·Yap 3 Road
23
Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi·9 min·Gloster Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Gloster Road
25
Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi·15 min·Oxford-Meadville Road
26
Arrive at destination
Oxford-Meadville Road
Trip Plan
Since this drive can be completed in under six hours, you have flexibility in your departure time. Leaving mid-morning would allow you to arrive in Oxford with plenty of daylight. Given the 145.7-mile stretch on MS 25, consider a quick stop for fuel or a break before that longer segment to ensure you're comfortable. The total fuel cost is estimated at $39, so plan accordingly. You'll likely find services readily available along the major highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.5 miles from Aberdeen, MS, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.5 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, MS
This is one driving day of about 265 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Aberdeen, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MS 25 for about 145.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 223.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip|~3m in|MS 25
Turn left onto MS 25
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.5 mi into trip|~20m in|US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge onto US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
27 mi into trip|~41m in|MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
6
169.4 mi into trip|~3h 26m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
7
223.5 mi into trip|~4h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.79 one way
$73.57 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$41.16
$82.32
premium
$4.29
$44.75
$89.49
diesel
$4.80
$50.04
$100.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.5
0
$27.83
$12.72
Efficient EV
66.3
0
$23.19
$10.60
EV Truck/SUV
106
1
$37.10
$16.96
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Aberdeen, MS
Morning
in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:20AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:57PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Oxford, MS
Morning
in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
W 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:20AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:57PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
96°F
Brandon, MS
133 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 164.5
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 255.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 93% of the 265 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 145.7 miles on MS 25 before transitioning to I-55. Expect minimal time on surface roads, which will likely begin around mile 246. The extensive highway share means you'll experience consistent cruising with relatively few interruptions.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.7 mi on MS 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 25 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near MS 25.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 265 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MS 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
561 ft218 ft
Total Climb
727 ft
Total Descent
527 ft
Highest Point
561 ft
~75.7 mi in
Elevation Range
342 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aberdeen, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
Oxford is a historic, picturesque town in North Central Mississippi. With its scenic town square, acclaimed restaurants, unique boutiques, oak-shaded neighborhoods, and friendly people, Oxford is the model Southern town. Named after Oxford, England, in hopes of attracting a university, the town was selected as the home of the University of Mississippi in 1848, which dominates life here today.
Top landmarks
•Rowan Oak — William Faulkner's former home in Oxford, Mississippi
•Barnard Observatory — observatory at the University of Mississippi, USA
•Lyceum-The Circle Historic District — collection of historic buildings at the University of Mississippi in Oxford (USA...
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 265 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 145.7 miles on MS 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oxford, MS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MS 25): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (US 45 ALT; MS 25 / US Highway 45 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Natchez National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oxford, MS before the return drive.
