Origin
New Albany, MS
Evening in New Albany on Sunday
Local time
7:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albany, MS to Oxford, MS
Drive Time
5h 58m
Distance
291 mi
468 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 45m
★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, MS
Niki Clark
Oxford, MS
Shaun Iwasawa
Trip Overview
The drive from New Albany, MS to Oxford, MS covers 291 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 7, I 55, MS 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.7 miles on MS 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.49 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
145.5 miles from New Albany, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 58m highway drive covering 291 miles, with most of the trip on MS 7 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.7 miles on MS 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 145.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
445 ft
208 ft
Total Climb
589 ft
Total Descent
520 ft
Highest Point
445 ft
~36.4 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 7 and I 55. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MS 178 / West Bankhead Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 291 miles you will encounter 16 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 (MS 178 / West Bankhead Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Highway 30 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
Turn right onto MS 178 / West Bankhead Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Highway 30 West
Turn left onto Highway 30 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
6
195.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
7
249.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 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 Along This Route
Between New Albany, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
New Orleans
195.5 mi in
|
~3h 51m
|
via I 55
Natchez
249.3 mi in
|
~4h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 7 | 145.7 mi | 2h 41m |
| I 55 | 71.6 mi | 1h 19m |
| MS 30 | 30.1 mi | 44m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
MS 7
— 145.7 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, MS and Oxford, MS.
1
Start on Highland Street
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
3
Turn right onto MS 178
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Bankhead Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Highway 30 West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Highway 30 West
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MS 30
30 mi
·
44 min
·
MS 30
6
Take the ramp onto MS 30
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mississippi Highway 30
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge onto MS 7
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
MS 7
9
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
124 ft
·
1 sec
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
10
Continue on MS 7
36 mi
·
41 min
·
MS 7
Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
11
Take the exit onto MS 7
101 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
MS 7
12
Continue on I 55
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 55
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
54 mi
·
57 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
15
Keep slight right at fork
409 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez
16
Merge onto US 84
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 84
17
Turn left onto MS 184
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 184
18
Turn left onto US 98
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 98
19
Turn right onto Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Yap 3 Road
20
Continue on Gloster Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Gloster Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Gloster Road
22
Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Oxford-Meadville Road
23
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 145.5 miles from New Albany, MS, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.7 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.5 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 37m
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 New Albany, 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 New Albany, MS
This is one driving day of about 291 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Albany, 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 7 for about 145.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.5 mi from New Albany, MS · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.5 miles from New Albany, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MS 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.7 miles.
Arriving in Oxford, MS
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.49 one way
$88.97 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $48.79 | $97.59 |
| premium | $4.61 | $52.82 | $105.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.65 | $129.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.3 | 1 | $30.55 | $13.97 |
| Efficient EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.46 | $11.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.4 | 1 | $40.74 | $18.62 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Oxford, MS
Evening in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
7:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
5h 58m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Albany, MS to Oxford, MS covers 291 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 7, I 55, MS 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.5 miles from New Albany, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.49 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 291 miles you will encounter 16 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 (MS 178 / West Bankhead Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (Highway 30 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between New Albany, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.
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