Trip from Oxford, MS to Cleveland, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

216.1 mi

348 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 32m ★

6 AM

4h 46m

8 AM

5h 13m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 52m

3 PM

4h 56m

5 PM

5h 11m

8 PM

4h 38m

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 Cleveland, MS covers 216.1 miles and takes about 4h 45m 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 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.4 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.64 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

108.1 miles from Oxford, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 216.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 45m highway drive covering 216.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and US 49W. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.4 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 26 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 53.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 49W. You will hit about 19 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 216.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 95.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 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

95.2 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

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

Exit 92C Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...

95.4 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

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

Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo...

98 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | US 49

Take the exit onto US 49 toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

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

Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson,...

143 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | US 49W

Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

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

Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vic...

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 Cleveland, MS, road signs point toward Yazoo City and Vicksburg.

Yazoo City

95.2 mi in | ~2h 6m

Vicksburg

143 mi in | ~3h 5m | via US 49W

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	53.4 mi	57m
US 49W	46.7 mi	56m
Medgar Evers Boulevard	39.5 mi	48m
US 84	22.9 mi	26m
North Sunflower Avenue	13.5 mi	23m
South Highway 61	10.2 mi	13m
Gloster Road	6.5 mi	15m
Oxford-Meadville Road	6.3 mi	15m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 53.4 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Cleveland, 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

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 55

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 92C Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

Merge onto I 20; US 49

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 20; US 49

Take the exit onto US 49

5.2 mi · 6 min · US 49

Toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City

Take the exit onto US 49

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 49

Toward US 49 North: Yazoo City

Merge onto US 49

39 mi · 48 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard

Take the exit onto US 49W

47 mi · 56 min · US 49W

Toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg

Turn left onto US 82

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 82

Turn right onto MS 448

13 mi · 23 min · North Sunflower Avenue

Turn left onto MS 448

1.1 mi · 2 min · MS 448

Turn right onto US 61; US 278

10 mi · 13 min · South Highway 61

Turn left onto Lee Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Lee Street

Continue on College Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · College Street

Turn right onto South Bolivar Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Bolivar Avenue

Turn right onto South Court Street

77 ft · 3 sec · South Court Street

Arrive at destination

South Court 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 108.1 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.4 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 48 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.1 miles or 2h 22m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, 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 216.1 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 53.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.1 mi from Oxford, MS · 2h 22m into the drive

city in Madison County, Mississippi, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, MS

108 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.1 miles from Oxford, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cleveland, MS

The final approach into Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, 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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 104.3

View on nps.gov

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument

In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 216.1

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 ~75 min detour Free near mile 7.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.64 one way

$65.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$35.83	$71.65
premium	$4.56	$38.79	$77.57
diesel	$5.61	$47.71	$95.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 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	64.8	0	$22.69	$10.37
Efficient EV	54	0	$18.91	$8.64
EV Truck/SUV	86.4	1	$30.25	$13.83

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Afternoon in Oxford on Thursday

Local time

12:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, MS

Afternoon in Cleveland on Thursday

Local time

12:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Madison, MS

108 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

3 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 45m 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 Cleveland, MS covers 216.1 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 108.1 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 $32.64 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 Cleveland, MS, road signs point toward Yazoo City and Vicksburg.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument and Natchez National Historical Park.

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