The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Oxford, MS covers 174 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, MS 25, US 84 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.9 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87 miles from Kosciusko, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 174 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 45m highway drive covering 174 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.9 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 25. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Huntington Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 174 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (South Huntington Street): Navigation decision point; at 78.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South Huntington Street
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
Navigation decision point
6
78.5 mi into trip|~1h 39m 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
132.3 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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
132.5 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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
155.3 mi into trip|~3h 3m in|MS 184
Turn left onto MS 184
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kosciusko, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
New Orleans
78.5 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 55
Natchez
132.3 mi in|~2h 36m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
59.9 mi
1h 5m
MS 25
51.4 mi
59m
US 84
22.7 mi
26m
Veterans Memorial Drive
18.9 mi
28m
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
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kosciusko, MS and Oxford, MS.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Huntington Street
3
Turn right onto MS 19; MS 35
19 mi·28 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
5
Merge onto MS 25
51 mi·59 min·MS 25
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
7
Merge onto I 55
6.1 mi·7 min·I 55
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
54 mi·57 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
10
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft·9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
11
Merge onto US 84
23 mi·26 min·US 84
12
Turn left onto MS 184
1.4 mi·2 min·MS 184
13
Turn left onto US 98
1.9 mi·2 min·US 98
14
Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi·6 min·Yap 3 Road
15
Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi·9 min·Gloster Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Gloster Road
17
Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi·15 min·Oxford-Meadville Road
18
Arrive at destination
Oxford-Meadville Road
Trip Plan
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 87 miles from Kosciusko, MS, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 38 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 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 2h 49m
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 Kosciusko, 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 Kosciusko, MS
This is one driving day of about 174 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Kosciusko, 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 59.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87 mi from Kosciusko, MS
· 1h 48m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.28 one way
$52.56 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$28.85
$57.69
premium
$4.56
$31.23
$62.46
diesel
$5.61
$38.42
$76.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.2
0
$18.27
$8.35
Efficient EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
EV Truck/SUV
69.6
0
$24.36
$11.14
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Kosciusko, MS
Night
in Kosciusko on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oxford, MS
Night
in Oxford on Thursday
Local time
10:53 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
1 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
3h 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kosciusko, MS to Oxford, MS covers 174 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 25, US 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87 miles from Kosciusko, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 174 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Huntington Street): Navigation decision point; at 78.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kosciusko, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
