Origin
Oxford, MS
Morning in Oxford on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, MS to Southaven, MS
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Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
294.6 mi
474 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
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6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
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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Southaven, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, MS to Southaven, MS covers 294.6 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, US 84, Gloster Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 251.5 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.49 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
147.3 miles from Oxford, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 44m highway drive covering 294.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 251.5 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 17 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 251.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near Gloster Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.1 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Gloster Road
At end of road, turn left onto Gloster Road
Navigation decision point
4
95 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
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I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
97.1 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
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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
293.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 41m in
Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
5
294.5 mi into trip
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~5h 44m in
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Five Oaks Drive North
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
Navigation decision point
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 Southaven, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.
Grenada
97.1 mi in
|
~2h 8m
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via I 55
Memphis
97.1 mi in
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~2h 8m
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via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 251.5 mi | 4h 31m |
| US 84 | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| Gloster Road | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| Oxford-Meadville Road | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| Yap 3 Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| United States Highway 98 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Old US Hwy 84 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stateline Road West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 251.5 mi, about 4h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Southaven, 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
196 mi
·
3 hr 32 min
·
I 55
Toward Grenada, Memphis
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
13
Turn left onto Stateline Road West
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Stateline Road West
14
Turn left onto Millbranch Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Millbranch Road
15
Turn right onto Haleville Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Haleville Drive
16
Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Five Oaks Drive North
17
Arrive at destination
Five Oaks Drive West
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 147.3 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 251.5 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.3 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southaven, 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 294.6 miles and 5h 44m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 251.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.3 mi from Oxford, MS · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.3 miles from Oxford, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 251.5 miles.
Arriving in Southaven, MS
The final approach into Southaven, 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 Southaven, MS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.49 one way
$88.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $48.84 | $97.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $52.88 | $105.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.04 | $130.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.93 | $14.14 |
| Efficient EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.78 | $11.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.8 | 1 | $41.24 | $18.85 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Southaven, MS
Morning in Southaven on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
16 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
5h 44m 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 Southaven, MS covers 294.6 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, US 84, Gloster Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.3 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 $44.49 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Between Oxford, MS and Southaven, MS, road signs point toward Grenada and Memphis.
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