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Trip from Oxford, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

111.7 mi

180 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Oxford, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oxford, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Presley Boulevard, US 98, MS 567 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.4 miles on East Presley Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.87 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

55.9 miles from Oxford, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 111.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Oxford, MS to Hattiesburg, MS covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Presley Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 66.4 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 0.6 miles in near Busy Corner Road.

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 2h 38m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Busy Corner Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 37.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 37.7 miles (US 98 / East Presley Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Busy Corner Road

Turn sharp left onto Busy Corner Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
37.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
37.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | US 98 / East Presley Boulevard

Merge onto US 98 / East Presley Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
111 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | Hardy Street

Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | McLeod Street

Turn left onto McLeod Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Presley Boulevard 66.4 mi 1h 21m
US 98 27.1 mi 36m
MS 567 6.3 mi 15m
Busy Corner Road 3.9 mi 9m
South Laurel Street 2.3 mi 3m
Ella McGehee Road 1.8 mi 4m
North Broadway Street 1.5 mi 2m
Oxford-Meadville Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East Presley Boulevard — 66.4 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Hattiesburg, MS.

1

Start on Oxford-Meadville Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Oxford-Meadville Road
2

Turn sharp left onto Busy Corner Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · Busy Corner Road
3

Turn left onto MS 567

6.3 mi · 15 min · MS 567
4

Continue on Ella McGehee Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · Ella McGehee Road
5

Turn right onto US 98

20 mi · 23 min · US 98
6

Turn right onto US 51

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Laurel Street
7

Turn slight left onto US 51

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
8

Continue on US 51

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
9

Turn slight left onto US 51

0.3 mi · 35 sec · West Georgia Avenue
10

Turn right onto US 51

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
11

Turn sharp left

328 ft · 6 sec
12

Merge onto US 98

66 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East Presley Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 98

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 98
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 98

0.5 mi · 39 sec · US 98
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 98

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 98
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 98

5.5 mi · 11 min · US 98
Use the straight lane.
17

Enter roundabout onto Hardy Street

150 ft · 2 sec · Hardy Street
18

Continue on Hardy Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Hardy Street
19

Turn left onto McLeod Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · McLeod Street
20

Turn right onto MS 967

0.1 mi · 33 sec · North Main Street
21

Turn left onto Batson Street

154 ft · 8 sec · Batson Street
22

Turn right

329 ft · 25 sec
23

At end of road, turn right onto US 11

98 ft · 4 sec · East Pine Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 11

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.9 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.4 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 25 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.9 miles or 1h 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 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hattiesburg, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oxford, 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 Oxford, MS

This is one driving day of about 111.7 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Oxford, 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 East Presley Boulevard for about 66.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.9 mi from Oxford, MS · 1h 23m into the drive

city in Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, MS

56 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.

Popular next leg

Columbia, MS to Hattiesburg, MS

33.4 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

McComb, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tylertown, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.9 miles from Oxford, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East Presley Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.4 miles.

Arriving in Hattiesburg, MS

The final approach into Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route mile 111.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

African American Military History Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 111.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16014501942

Visit website

Hattiesburg Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 111.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16015454576

Visit website

Time Will Tell Escape Games

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 111.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 1:30–8:30 pm

+16018136951

Visit website

Updown Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 111.7

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16019099060

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.87 one way

$33.74 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $18.52 $37.04
premium $4.56 $20.05 $40.10
diesel $5.61 $24.66 $49.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.77 $4.47
EV Truck/SUV 44.7 0 $15.64 $7.15

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Oxford, MS

Late night in Oxford on Saturday

Local time

1:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hattiesburg, MS

Late night in Hattiesburg on Saturday

Local time

1:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Columbia, MS

56 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 38m 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 Hattiesburg, MS covers 111.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Presley Boulevard, US 98, MS 567. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.9 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 $16.87 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Busy Corner Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 37.6 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 37.7 miles (US 98 / East Presley Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Oxford, MS to Hattiesburg, 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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