The drive from Corinth, MS to Oxford, MS covers 342.2 miles and takes about 6h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 25, I 55, US 45 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.2 miles on MS 25.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
171.1 miles from Corinth, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 58m. Total distance: 342.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 58m highway drive covering 342.2 miles, with most of the trip on MS 25 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.2 miles on MS 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near South Tate Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 342.2 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 0.2 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South Tate Street
Turn right onto South Tate Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|MS 25
Take the exit onto MS 25 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Sta...
6
246.7 mi into trip|~4h 51m 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
300.5 mi into trip|~5h 49m 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
300.7 mi into trip|~5h 49m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Corinth, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
New Orleans
246.7 mi in|~4h 51m|via I 55
Natchez
300.5 mi in|~5h 49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MS 25
136.2 mi
2h 36m
I 55
59.9 mi
1h 5m
US 45
58.2 mi
1h 8m
US Highway 45 Alternate
35.7 mi
43m
US 84
22.7 mi
26m
US 45 ALT
7.2 mi
8m
Gloster Road
6.5 mi
15m
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
MS 25
— 136.2 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corinth, MS and Oxford, MS.
1
Start on this road
446 ft·34 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto North Fillmore Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Fillmore Street
3
Turn right onto South Tate Street
3.0 mi·5 min·South Tate Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 45
1.9 mi·2 min·US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 45
0.5 mi·31 sec·US 45
6
Continue on US 45
12 mi·14 min·US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 45
43 mi·51 min·US 45
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
9
Continue on US 45 ALT
2.2 mi·2 min·US 45 ALT
10
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.5 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
11
Continue on US 45 ALT
0.7 mi·49 sec·US 45 ALT
12
Continue on US 45 ALT
1.4 mi·1 min·US 45 ALT
13
Continue on US 45 ALT
36 mi·43 min·US Highway 45 Alternate
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit onto MS 25
12 mi·13 min·MS 25
Toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 25 South: Starkville
15
Take the exit onto MS 25
5.0 mi·6 min·MS 25
Toward MS 25 South: Louisville
16
Continue on MS 25
1.9 mi·2 min·MS 25
Use the left lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25
25 mi·28 min·MS 25
18
Take the exit onto MS 25
93 mi·1 hr 46 min·MS 25
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
20
Merge onto I 55
6.1 mi·7 min·I 55
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
54 mi·57 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
23
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
24
Merge onto US 84
23 mi·26 min·US 84
25
Turn left onto MS 184
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 184
26
Turn left onto US 98
1.9 mi·2 min·US 98
27
Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi·6 min·Yap 3 Road
28
Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi·9 min·Gloster Road
29
At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Gloster Road
30
Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi·15 min·Oxford-Meadville Road
31
Arrive at destination
Oxford-Meadville Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.1 miles from Corinth, MS, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.2 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 75 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.1 miles or 3h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 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 Corinth, 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 Corinth, MS
This is one driving day of about 342.2 miles and 6h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Corinth, 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 136.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.1 mi from Corinth, MS
· 3h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 47.2
Park Closure: Partial Closure of Rocky Springs Trail
Park Closure: Temporary Blackland Prairie Trail Closure to Equestrians
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 247.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.68 one way
$103.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$56.73
$113.46
premium
$4.56
$61.42
$122.84
diesel
$5.61
$75.55
$151.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Corinth, Mississippi
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Starkville, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tupelo, Mississippi
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tupelo, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tupelo, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
West Point, Mississippi
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
Other: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.7
1
$35.93
$16.43
Efficient EV
85.6
0
$29.94
$13.69
EV Truck/SUV
136.9
1
$47.91
$21.90
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Corinth, MS
Afternoon
in Corinth on Thursday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oxford, MS
Afternoon
in Oxford on Thursday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Philadelphia, MS
171 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
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
6h 58m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Corinth, MS to Oxford, MS covers 342.2 miles and takes about 6h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 25, I 55, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.1 miles from Corinth, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 342.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Tate Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.2 miles (MS 25): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Corinth, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
