The drive from Oxford, MS to Ripley, MS covers 312.2 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, MS 7, Mississippi Highway 30 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 172.3 miles on I 55.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.15 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
156.1 miles from Oxford, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 312.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 28m highway drive covering 312.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and MS 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 172.3 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 172.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MS 7. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 97.1 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort6/10
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 312.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 97.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.5 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 291.2 miles (MS 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
5
250.5 mi into trip|~4h 57m in|MS 7
Enter roundabout onto MS 7 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
5
291.2 mi into trip|~5h 56m in|MS 30
Take the exit onto MS 30 toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
5
291.4 mi into trip|~5h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
291.4 mi into trip|~5h 56m in|MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Turn left onto MS 15; MS 30 / Mississippi Highway 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Ripley, MS, road signs point toward Grenada, Memphis and Tupelo.
Grenada
97.1 mi in|~2h 8m|via I 55
Memphis
97.1 mi in|~2h 8m|via I 55
Tupelo
289 mi in|~5h 53m|via MS 30
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
172.3 mi
3h 7m
MS 7
44.8 mi
53m
Mississippi Highway 30
29.9 mi
43m
US 84
22.9 mi
26m
MS 15
11.4 mi
16m
Mississippi Highway 15
8.8 mi
13m
Gloster Road
6.5 mi
15m
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 172.3 mi, about 3h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Ripley, 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 Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi·6 min·Yap 3 Road
5
Turn left onto US 98
1.8 mi·2 min·United States Highway 98
6
Turn right onto MS 184
1.4 mi·2 min·Old US Hwy 84
7
Turn right onto US 84
23 mi·26 min·US 84
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
9
Merge onto I 55
53 mi·57 min·I 55
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
2.1 mi·2 min·I 55
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
117 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
12
Take the exit onto MS 7
36 mi·41 min·MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville
13
Enter roundabout onto MS 7
171 ft·2 sec·MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
14
Continue on MS 7
8.4 mi·11 min·MS 7
Toward MS 7 North: Oxford
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward MS 30: New Albany
16
Turn right onto MS 30
30 mi·43 min·Mississippi Highway 30
17
Take the ramp onto MS 30
2.2 mi·2 min·MS 30
Toward Tupelo
18
Take the exit onto MS 30
0.2 mi·29 sec·MS 30
Toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley
19
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft·6 sec
20
Turn left onto MS 15; MS 30
8.8 mi·13 min·Mississippi Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn straight onto MS 15
11 mi·16 min·MS 15
22
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
23
Turn left onto West Walnut Street
457 ft·20 sec·West Walnut Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Walnut Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.1 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.3 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 69 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.1 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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 312.2 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 I 55 for about 172.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.1 mi from Oxford, MS
· 3h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 96.9
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 290.6
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the fede...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 290.6
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
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 10.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.15 one way
$94.30 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$51.76
$103.52
premium
$4.56
$56.04
$112.07
diesel
$5.61
$68.93
$137.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.7
1
$32.78
$14.99
Efficient EV
78.1
0
$27.32
$12.49
EV Truck/SUV
124.9
1
$43.71
$19.98
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Oxford, MS
Morning
in Oxford on Friday
Local time
10:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ripley, MS
Morning
in Ripley on Friday
Local time
10:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
28 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
6h 28m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Ripley, MS covers 312.2 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, MS 7, Mississippi Highway 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 156.1 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 $47.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 312.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 97.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.5 miles (MS 7): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 291.2 miles (MS 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oxford, MS and Ripley, MS, road signs point toward Grenada, Memphis and Tupelo.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and Tupelo National Battlefield. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
