Origin
Lowrimores Crossroads, AL
Morning in Lowrimores Crossroads on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lowrimores Crossroads, AL to Oxford, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lowrimores Crossroads, AL to Oxford, AL covers 15.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 431, Noble Street, Gladden Lane West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on US 431. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lowrimores Crossroads, AL to Oxford, AL covers 15.1 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 431 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gladden Lane West.
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 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gladden Lane West): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Saks Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Gladden Lane West
Turn right onto Gladden Lane West
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 431
Turn right onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Saks Road
Turn right onto Saks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Old Gadsden Highway
Turn left onto Old Gadsden Highway
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Snow Street
Turn left onto Snow Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Noble Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Gladden Lane West | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Saks Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Gadsden Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowrimores Crossroads, AL and Oxford, AL.
1
Start on Lowimoore Road
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lowimoore Road
2
Turn right onto Gladden Lane West
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Gladden Lane West
3
Turn right onto US 431
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 431
5
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 431
6
Continue on US 431
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Saks Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saks Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Old Gadsden Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Gadsden Highway
9
Continue on Noble Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Noble Street
10
Continue on Chestnut Street
439 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chestnut Street
11
Turn left onto Front Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Front Street
12
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Snow Street
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
Snow Street
14
Arrive at destination
Snow Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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, AL
Morning in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Lowrimores Crossroads, AL to Oxford, AL covers 15.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 431, Noble Street, Gladden Lane West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Lowrimores Crossroads, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gladden Lane West): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Saks Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lowrimores Crossroads, AL to Oxford, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Freedom Riders National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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