Trip from Oxford, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

223.3 mi

359 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 22m ★

6 AM

4h 36m

8 AM

5h 2m

10 AM

4h 45m

12 PM

4h 42m

3 PM

4h 46m

5 PM

5h 1m

8 PM

4h 27m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oxford, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS covers 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS Hwy 25, I 55, MS 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.72 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

111.7 miles from Oxford, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 223.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 35m highway drive covering 223.3 miles, with most of the trip on MS Hwy 25 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.6 miles on MS Hwy 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MS Hwy 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS Hwy 25 and I 55. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near Gloster Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 9.1 miles (Gloster Road): Navigation decision point; at 95 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 97.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

9.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | Gloster Road

At end of road, turn left onto Gloster Road

Navigation decision point

95 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

97.1 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward Grenada, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Grenada, Memphis

218.4 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in | MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

221.2 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

Take the exit toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Oxford, MS and Oktibbeha County, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.

Grenada

97.1 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 55

Memphis

97.1 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MS Hwy 25	79.6 mi	1h 30m
I 55	59.5 mi	1h 4m
MS 25	27.8 mi	32m
US 84	22.9 mi	26m
Lakeland Drive	12.3 mi	14m
Gloster Road	6.5 mi	15m
Oxford-Meadville Road	6.3 mi	15m
Yap 3 Road	2.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: MS Hwy 25 — 79.6 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Oxford-Meadville Road

6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

Continue on Gloster Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Gloster Road

At end of road, turn left onto Gloster Road

3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

Continue on Yap 3 Road

2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

Turn left onto US 98

1.8 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 98

Turn right onto MS 184

1.4 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 84

Turn right onto US 84

23 mi · 26 min · US 84

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Merge onto I 55

53 mi · 57 min · I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 55

Toward Grenada, Memphis

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward MS 25 North: Carthage

Turn right onto MS 25

12 mi · 14 min · Lakeland Drive

Continue on MS 25

80 mi · 1 hr 30 min · MS Hwy 25

Take the exit onto MS 25

25 mi · 29 min · MS 25

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 25

2.4 mi · 2 min · MS 25

Use the left lane.

Continue on MS 25

0.4 mi · 28 sec · MS 25

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward MS 12: Starkville, Ackerman Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto MS 12

2.0 mi · 3 min · MS 12

Arrive at destination

MS 12

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 111.7 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 2h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.6 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 49 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.7 miles or 2h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oktibbeha County, 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.

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 Oxford, MS

This is one driving day of about 223.3 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 MS Hwy 25 for about 79.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.7 mi from Oxford, MS · 2h 26m into the drive

city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pearl, MS

112 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

Brookhaven, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brandon, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.7 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 MS Hwy 25 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.6 miles.

Arriving in Oktibbeha County, MS

The final approach into Oktibbeha County, 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 Oktibbeha County, MS.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 100.1

View on nps.gov

Natchez National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi River...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 7.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.72 one way

$67.45 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$37.02	$74.04
premium	$4.56	$40.08	$80.16
diesel	$5.61	$49.30	$98.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67	0	$23.45	$10.72
Efficient EV	55.8	0	$19.54	$8.93
EV Truck/SUV	89.3	1	$31.26	$14.29

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Evening in Oxford on Thursday

Local time

8:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oktibbeha County, MS

Evening in Oktibbeha County on Thursday

Local time

8:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Pearl, MS

112 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

22 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

4h 35m 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 Oxford, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS covers 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS Hwy 25, I 55, MS 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.7 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 $33.72 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.

Between Oxford, MS and Oktibbeha County, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument and Natchez National Historical Park.

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Trip from Oxford, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Oktibbeha County, MS

National Parks Near This Route

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Natchez National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 35m on the road

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