Spanning 247.2 miles, this journey from Batesville to Oxford takes approximately 4 hours and 52 minutes to complete. While both towns are situated within the Southeast region of Mississippi, the route itself is a significant departure from a simple point-to-point transit. You will navigate via I-55 South, US 84, and Yap 3 Road, making this a substantial undertaking for a single day of driving. Budgeting around $37 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the trip. Given the intensity of the turns and the length of the journey, it functions best as a dedicated day trip where you can focus entirely on the road ahead.
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
123.6 miles from Batesville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
203.9 mi
3h 40m
US 84
22.7 mi
26m
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
MS 184
1.4 mi
2m
US 278
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 203.9 mi, about 3h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville, MS and Oxford, MS.
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Start on US 51; MS 35
49 ft·8 sec·US 51; MS 35
2
Turn left onto US 278; MS 6
1.2 mi·2 min·US 278; MS 6
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
4
Merge onto I 55
150 mi·2 hr 43 min·I 55
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
54 mi·57 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
7
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
8
Merge onto US 84
23 mi·26 min·US 84
9
Turn left onto MS 184
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 184
10
Turn left onto US 98
1.9 mi·2 min·US 98
11
Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi·6 min·Yap 3 Road
12
Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi·9 min·Gloster Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Gloster Road
14
Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi·15 min·Oxford-Meadville Road
15
Arrive at destination
Oxford-Meadville Road
Trip Plan
Because this trip requires nearly five hours of focus, planning a single, well-timed stop is essential to manage the fatigue that comes with a turn-heavy route. Leaving early in the morning allows you to tackle the most complex sections of Yap 3 Road while you are fresh and traffic is at its lowest. Keep your $37 fuel budget handy, as local roads may offer fewer refueling options compared to major interstate corridors. Since the route is entirely local, use your flexibility to pull over safely if you need a break from the constant turning. Always double-check your navigation before departing, as the reliance on local roads like US 84 can make missing a turn more time-consuming than on a major highway.
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 123.6 miles from Batesville, MS, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 203.9 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 54 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.6 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
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 Batesville, 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 Batesville, MS
This is one driving day of about 247.2 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Batesville, 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 I 55 for about 203.9 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 151.6 and 229.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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151.6 mi into trip|~2h 46m 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
5
205.4 mi into trip|~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
7
205.7 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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
4
228.5 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|MS 184
Turn left onto MS 184
Navigation decision point
4
229.9 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|US 98
Turn left onto US 98
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.33 one way
$74.67 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$40.98
$81.97
premium
$4.56
$44.37
$88.74
diesel
$5.61
$54.58
$109.16
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: 86.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.2
0
$25.96
$11.87
Efficient EV
61.8
0
$21.63
$9.89
EV Truck/SUV
98.9
1
$34.61
$15.82
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Batesville, MS
Night
in Batesville on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 5 to 10 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Oxford, MS
Night
in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
4h 52m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 144.9
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...
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 238.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a straightforward interstate cruise, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The path transitions through technical sections that require constant adjustments, providing a much more active driving experience than a standard highway slog. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, the pace is dictated by the curves and intersections rather than open-road cruising. Prepare for a winding, engaging drive that keeps you alert from start to finish.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 203.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 84. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 151.6 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 247.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 151.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Batesville, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
New Orleans
151.6 mi in|~2h 46m|via I 55
Natchez
205.4 mi in|~3h 43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 247.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 203.9 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 151.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument and Natchez National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Oxford, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
