Drive Time
1h
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Photo: Shaun Iwasawa
The drive from McComb, MS to Oxford, MS covers 36.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 98, MS 567, Busy Corner Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on US 98. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.64 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.4 miles from McComb, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
This is a 1h highway drive covering 36.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 98 and MS 567. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on US 98.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North Front Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 51 / North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 51 / West Georgia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between McComb, MS and Oxford, MS.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto North Front Street
Turn left onto State Street
Turn right onto US 51
Turn left onto US 51
Continue on US 51
Continue on US 51
Continue on US 51
Turn left onto MS 570
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55; US 98
Take the exit onto US 98
Turn left onto Ella McGehee Road
Continue on MS 567
Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
Turn sharp right onto Oxford-Meadville Road
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 36.9 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.4 miles or 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving McComb, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 McComb, MS
This is one driving day of about 36.9 miles and 1h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from McComb, MS · 23m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from McComb, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Oxford, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oxford, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| premium | $4.61 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in McComb on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Central, LA
18 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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