Origin
Oxford, MS
Afternoon in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, MS to Saint Martin, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
177.7 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
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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Saint Martin, MS
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, MS to Saint Martin, MS covers 177.7 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway, West Florida Republic Parkway, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.84 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
88.8 miles from Oxford, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway | 51.2 mi | 54m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 48.2 mi | 51m |
| I 55 | 37.2 mi | 39m |
| Osyka Road | 23 mi | 40m |
| MS 24 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Busy Corner Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Van-Norman Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Lemoyne Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
— 51.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Saint Martin, MS.
1
Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford-Meadville Road
2
Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Busy Corner Road
3
Turn left onto Van-Norman Road
2.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Van-Norman Road
4
Turn left onto MS 24
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
MS 24
5
Turn right onto MS 584
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gillsburg Rd Avenue
6
Continue on MS 584
23 mi
·
40 min
·
Osyka Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 55
37 mi
·
39 min
·
I 55
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 29A
Toward I 12 East: Slidell
10
Merge onto I 12
47 mi
·
50 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 12
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Exit 85C
Toward I 10: Bay Saint Louis
12
Merge onto I 10
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 46A-C
Toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 46A
15
Keep slight right at fork
241 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn straight onto D'Iberville Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
D'Iberville Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Lamey Bridge Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lamey Bridge Road
18
Turn right onto Lemoyne Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lemoyne Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Sundown Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sundown Avenue
20
Turn right onto Needle Street
505 ft
·
22 sec
·
Needle Street
21
Arrive at destination
Needle Street
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 88.8 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 39 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 2h 7m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Martin, 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 177.7 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.8 miles from Oxford, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 74.3 and 174.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Slidell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 29A
Toward I 12 East: Slidell
5
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
173.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46A-C
Toward I 110, MS 15, MS 67: Biloxi, Keesler Air...
6
174 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 46A
5
174.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.84 one way
$53.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $31.90 | $63.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.23 | $78.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.66 | $8.53 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.55 | $7.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.37 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Saint Martin, MS
Afternoon in Saint Martin on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Hammond, LA
89 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
3h 48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
177.7 mi in 3h 48m, mostly highway — 51.2 mi of that is on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway and West Florida Republic Parkway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 74.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 177.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 74.5 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
430 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
73 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
430 ft
Elevation Range
420 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 177.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 74.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 74.5 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint Martin, MS, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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