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Trip from Horn Lake, 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
5h 45m
Distance
294.2 mi
473 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
31 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horn Lake, MS
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Oxford, MS
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Trip Overview
Horn Lake, MS to Oxford, MS is 294.2 miles and takes about 5h 45m via I 55 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Mississippi, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route between these two points without significant detours.
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
147.1 miles from Horn Lake, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 249.6 mi | 4h 29m |
| 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 |
| Goodman Road West | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| MS 184 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 249.6 mi, about 4h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and Oxford, MS.
1
Start on Camelot Road
193 ft
·
13 sec
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Camelot Road
2
Turn left onto Hurt Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hurt Road
3
Turn right onto MS 302
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Goodman Road West
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Jackson
5
Merge onto I 55; I 69
196 mi
·
3 hr 32 min
·
I 55; I 69
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
54 mi
·
57 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
8
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
9
Merge onto US 84
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 84
10
Turn left onto MS 184
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 184
11
Turn left onto US 98
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 98
12
Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Yap 3 Road
13
Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Gloster Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Gloster Road
15
Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Oxford-Meadville Road
16
Arrive at destination
Oxford-Meadville Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 45m duration, leaving Horn Lake in the morning is ideal to ensure you arrive in Oxford with daylight. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, you can be quite flexible with your timing. The fuel cost is estimated at $44, so factor that into your budget. Pay attention to the transition from I 55 to US 84 and Gloster Road as the road surface changes.
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 147.1 miles from Horn Lake, MS, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 249.6 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 65 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.1 miles or 2h 42m 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 23m
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 Horn Lake, 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 Horn Lake, MS
This is one driving day of about 294.2 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Horn Lake, 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 249.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.1 miles from Horn Lake, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 249.6 miles.
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.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Doughboys
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Fleetway Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.8 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 275.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hurt Road
Turn left onto Hurt Road
Navigation decision point
6
198.6 mi into trip
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~3h 38m 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
252.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 35m 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
252.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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
275.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 3m in
|
MS 184
Turn left onto MS 184
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.43 one way
$88.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $48.77 | $97.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $52.81 | $105.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.96 | $129.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
North Bus Barn
Jackson, MS
NOODOE
14 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Horn Lake, MS
Tesla
12 DCFC
South Bus Barn
Jackson, MS
NOODOE
12 DCFC
Burger King - Tesla Supercharger
Southaven, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sayle C-Store - Tesla Supercharger
Grenada, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Outlets of Mississippi - Tesla Supercharger
Pearl, MS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Jackson Metro Junction (Jackson, MS)
Jackson, MS
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Country Ford, Inc.
Southaven, MS
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 14
Tesla: 4
EV Connect: 3
NOODOE: 3
FORD_CHARGE: 2
eVgo Network: 2
Non-Networked: 1
RED_E: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.89 | $14.12 |
| Efficient EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.74 | $11.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.7 | 1 | $41.19 | $18.83 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Horn Lake, MS
Night in Horn Lake on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live 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
3 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 45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 94% of this 294.2-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on I 55 is 249.6 miles, so expect a lot of consistent cruising. Surface roads, like Gloster Road, begin after this long highway segment. Keep an eye out for the dense exit activity common on major interstates.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 249.6 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hurt Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 294.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 198.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Horn Lake, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
New Orleans
198.6 mi in
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~3h 38m
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via I 55
Natchez
252.4 mi in
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~4h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 294.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m 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 249.6 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hurt Road): Navigation decision point; at 198.6 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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