Origin
Oxford, MS
Night in Oxford on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, MS to Carthage, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, MS
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Carthage, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, MS to Carthage, MS covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, Gloster Road, Oxford-Meadville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.7 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.25 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.
Midpoint
27.3 miles from Oxford, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Oxford, MS to Carthage, MS covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 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 around 9.1 miles in near Gloster Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m 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: at 9.1 miles (Gloster Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (MS 184 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Gloster Road
At end of road, turn left onto Gloster Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
MS 184 / Main Street
Turn left onto MS 184 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 84
Turn right onto US 84
Navigation decision point
4
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Highland Boulevard
Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| Gloster Road | 9.9 mi | 23m |
| Oxford-Meadville Road | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| Carthage Point Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| Highland Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lower Woodville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Carthage, MS.
1
Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Oxford-Meadville Road
2
Continue on Gloster Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Gloster Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Gloster Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Gloster Road
4
Continue on Gloster Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Gloster Road
5
Continue on Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
6
Turn left onto MS 184
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 84
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US 84
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 84
9
Turn right onto Highland Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Lower Woodville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lower Woodville Road
11
Continue on Carthage Point Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Carthage Point Road
12
Turn slight right
45 ft
·
1 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 27.3 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 12 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.3 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carthage, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oxford, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oxford, MS
This is one driving day of about 54.6 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Oxford, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Oxford, MS · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Oxford, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carthage, MS
The final approach into Carthage, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.25 one way
$16.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Carthage, MS
Night in Carthage on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Fayette, MS
27 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
23 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
1h 34m 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 Oxford, MS to Carthage, MS covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, Gloster Road, Oxford-Meadville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 miles from Oxford, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.25 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 1h 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (Gloster Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (MS 184 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oxford, MS to Carthage, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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