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Trip from Byram, MS to Oxford, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

89.1 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States

Byram, MS

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city in Oxfordshire, England

Oxford, MS

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Trip Overview

This 89.1-mile drive from Byram, Mississippi, to Oxford, Mississippi, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 81% of it on major roads, making for efficient travel. You'll primarily be on I-55, with a short section of US 84 and Gloster Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy the journey without feeling rushed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Byram, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 46.3 mi 49m
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
South Siwell Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 46.3 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byram, MS and Oxford, MS.

1

Start on South Siwell Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Siwell Road
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
3

Merge onto I 55; US 51

46 mi · 49 min · I 55; US 51
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
5

Keep slight right at fork

409 ft · 9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
6

Merge onto US 84

23 mi · 26 min · US 84
7

Turn left onto MS 184

1.4 mi · 2 min · MS 184
8

Turn left onto US 98

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 98
9

Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road
10

Continue on Gloster Road

3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Gloster Road
12

Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
13

Arrive at destination

Oxford-Meadville Road

Trip Plan

For this straightforward 2-hour drive, you can depart anytime that suits your schedule. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you have the freedom to pull over as needed for breaks or fuel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 46.3 miles on I-55, so plan accordingly if you prefer more frequent stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer highway segments, and remember the estimated fuel cost is around $14. This route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip, so pack light and enjoy the ease of travel.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.6 miles from Byram, MS, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 20 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 28m

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 Byram, 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 Byram, MS

This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Byram, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 46.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, MS

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Crystal Springs, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Byram, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Swinging Bridge Restaurant

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Byram, Mississippi

+16012552260

Los Lobos Mexican Restaurant

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.2

Wesson, Mississippi

+16016431327

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 71.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
47.4 mi into trip | ~51m 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
47.6 mi into trip | ~52m 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
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | MS 184

Turn left onto MS 184

Navigation decision point

4
71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 98

Turn left onto US 98

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.46 one way

$26.91 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.77 $29.54
premium $4.56 $15.99 $31.98
diesel $5.61 $19.67 $39.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.36 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.47 $5.70

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Byram, MS

Night in Byram on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oxford, MS

Night in Oxford on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Brookhaven, MS

45 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

25 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

2h on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Natchez National Historical Park

Natchez National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 79.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect an 81% highway-focused experience for the majority of this 89.1-mile journey. The drive prominently features I-55, offering consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 46.3 miles on I-55 without needing to deviate. While the bulk of the trip is on these main arteries, there are brief interludes on US 84 and Gloster Road, offering minor variations in scenery and road type before returning to the interstate.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.3 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

492 ft 228 ft

Total Climb

530 ft

Total Descent

364 ft

Highest Point

492 ft

~50.9 mi in

Elevation Range

264 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Byram, MS to Oxford, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Natchez along the way.

Natchez

47.4 mi in | ~51m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 89.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.3 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oxford, MS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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