Origin
Oxford, MS
Late night in Oxford on Monday
Local time
12:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, MS to Saltillo, MS
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
301.9 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 59m
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6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 22m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, MS
Shaun Iwasawa
Saltillo, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, MS to Saltillo, MS covers 301.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gloster Road, Yap 3 Road, Highway 98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.15 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
151 miles from Oxford, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 301.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gloster Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, MS to Saltillo, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gloster Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yap 3 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 98 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hwy 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grenada | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MS 25 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hwy 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gloster Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Saltillo, 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 the end of the 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 United States Highway 98
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
United States Highway 98
6
Turn right onto Old US Hwy 84
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US Hwy 84
7
Turn right
23 mi
·
26 min
8
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
9
Merge slight left
53 mi
·
57 min
10
Keep slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grenada, Memphis
12
Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 North: Carthage
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MS 25 North: Carthage
13
Turn right onto Lakeland Drive
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Lakeland Drive
14
Continue on MS Hwy 25
80 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
MS Hwy 25
15
Take the exit straight
25 mi
·
29 min
16
Keep slight right
2.4 mi
·
2 min
17
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
4 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 82 East, MS 25 North: Columbus, West Point
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 45 Alternate North, MS 25 North: West Point, Tupelo
20
Merge slight left onto US Highway 45 Alternate
35 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 45 Alternate
21
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
22
Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
23
Keep slight right
7.1 mi
·
8 min
24
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
25
Keep slight right
341 ft
·
8 sec
26
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
27
Turn slight right
453 ft
·
20 sec
28
Continue straight
377 ft
·
20 sec
29
Turn left onto Kyle Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kyle Avenue
30
At the end of the road, turn left
0.5 mi
·
2 min
31
Continue on East Mobile Street
502 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Mobile Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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 151 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151 miles or 3h 6m 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 Saltillo, 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 301.9 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151 mi from Oxford, MS · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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
Arriving in Saltillo, MS
The final approach into Saltillo, 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 Saltillo, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.15 one way
$92.31 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $50.62 | $101.24 |
| premium | $4.61 | $54.79 | $109.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.07 | $134.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.70 | $14.49 |
| Efficient EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.42 | $12.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.8 | 1 | $42.27 | $19.32 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Saltillo, MS
Late night in Saltillo on Monday
Local time
12:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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 12m 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 Saltillo, MS covers 301.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gloster Road, Yap 3 Road, Highway 98. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151 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 $46.15 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, MS to Saltillo, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oxford, MS to Saltillo, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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