Origin
McComb, MS
Morning in McComb on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McComb, 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
1h
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McComb, MS
Gustavo Denuncio
Oxford, MS
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Trip Overview
Traveling between McComb and Oxford, MS, covers 36.9 miles in about one hour of drive time. Because of the quick duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $6 for fuel is sufficient for the trip, making it a very economical way to navigate through the Southeast. The journey utilizes a combination of US 98, MS 567, and Busy Corner Road to connect these two Mississippi locations. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over complexity, allowing you to reach your destination without the stress of a long-haul trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 98 | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| MS 567 | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| Busy Corner Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| I 55 | 1.8 mi | 1m |
| Ella McGehee Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Oxford-Meadville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Smithdale Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 98
— 19.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McComb, MS and Oxford, MS.
1
Start on Main Street
327 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Front Street
478 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Front Street
3
Turn left onto State Street
473 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto US 51
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Broadway Street
5
Turn left onto US 51
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Georgia Avenue
6
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
7
Continue on US 51
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mississippi Street
8
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northwest Street
9
Turn left onto MS 570
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Smithdale Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
11
Merge onto I 55; US 98
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 55; US 98
12
Take the exit onto US 98
20 mi
·
22 min
·
US 98
13
Turn left onto Ella McGehee Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ella McGehee Road
14
Continue on MS 567
6.3 mi
·
15 min
·
MS 567
15
Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Busy Corner Road
16
Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford-Meadville Road
17
Arrive at destination
Oxford-Meadville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from McComb, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Front Street
Turn left onto North Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51 / North Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 51 / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51 / West Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto US 51 / West Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Oxford-Meadville Road
Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Oxford, MS
Morning in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Centreville, MS
18 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.7 miles while traveling along US 98, which sets the pace for the majority of the journey. As you transition between the highway segments and the local roads like MS 567 and Busy Corner Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to a more localized experience. The road surface and traffic flow remain consistent, providing a predictable environment behind the wheel. This blend of fast-paced highway miles and smaller connector roads creates a balanced driving experience.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on US 98.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 98 and MS 567. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Front Street.
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 1h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
474 ft
415 ft
Total Climb
111 ft
Total Descent
105 ft
Highest Point
474 ft
~26.3 mi in
Elevation Range
59 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on US 98. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 / North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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