Oktibbeha County, MS to Oxford, MS is 224 miles and takes about 4h 36m via MS 25 and I-55, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With 93% of the journey on highways, you'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B. The single recommended day for this trip suggests it's a manageable drive without needing an overnight stay, though you'll want to be mindful of the longest stretch.
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
112 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 25
120.1 mi
2h 17m
I 55
59.9 mi
1h 5m
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 12
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 120.1 mi, about 2h 17m
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 Oktibbeha County, MS and Oxford, MS.
1
Start on MS 12
1.8 mi·2 min·MS 12
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.3 mi·45 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto MS 25
0.7 mi·51 sec·MS 25
4
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi·28 min·MS 25
6
Take the exit onto MS 25
93 mi·1 hr 46 min·MS 25
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
6.1 mi·7 min·I 55
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
54 mi·57 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
11
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
12
Merge onto US 84
23 mi·26 min·US 84
13
Turn left onto MS 184
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 184
14
Turn left onto US 98
1.9 mi·2 min·US 98
15
Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi·6 min·Yap 3 Road
16
Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi·9 min·Gloster Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Gloster Road
18
Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi·15 min·Oxford-Meadville Road
19
Arrive at destination
Oxford-Meadville Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a 4.5-hour drive with a fuel cost around $34, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow ample time for any brief stops you might need. The longest continuous stretch on MS 25 is over 120 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. While the drive is direct, staying aware of your fuel gauge is always wise, especially on longer highway portions.
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 112 miles from Oktibbeha County, MS, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.1 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 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 9m 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 29m
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 Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, MS
This is one driving day of about 224 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Oktibbeha County, 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 120.1 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 182.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.7 mi into trip|~6m in|MS 25
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
128.4 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
182.2 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
182.5 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
$31.10 one way
$62.19 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$34.79
$69.58
premium
$4.29
$37.82
$75.65
diesel
$4.80
$42.30
$84.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.52
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.36
$14.34
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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
Oktibbeha County, MS
Afternoon
in Oktibbeha County on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:23PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Oxford, MS
Afternoon
in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:23PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 36m 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 123.6
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 216.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 93% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a substantial 120.1-mile stretch on MS 25, which forms a significant portion of your journey before you transition to I-55. Expect a consistent pace for much of the drive, characterized by broad highway vistas rather than winding country lanes. The profile indicates a highway-focused experience, meaning most of your time will be spent on well-maintained, high-speed roads.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 120.1 mi on MS 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 224 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 128.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
543 ft211 ft
Total Climb
719 ft
Total Descent
588 ft
Highest Point
543 ft
~32 mi in
Elevation Range
332 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oktibbeha County, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
New Orleans
128.4 mi in|~2h 29m|via I 55
Natchez
182.2 mi in|~3h 27m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 4h 36m. Total distance: 224 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m 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 120.1 miles on MS 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (MS 25): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 128.4 miles (I 55): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Oxford, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
