Origin
Oxford, MS
Afternoon in Oxford on Thursday
Local time
12:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, MS to Escatawpa, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
198.2 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
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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Escatawpa, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, MS to Escatawpa, MS covers 198.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Busy Corner Road, Van-Norman Road, Gillsburg Rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.93 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
99.1 miles from Oxford, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 198.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 198.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Busy Corner 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, MS to Escatawpa, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Busy Corner Road | — | — |
| Van-Norman Road | — | — |
| Gillsburg Rd Avenue | — | — |
| Osyka Road | — | — |
| I 12 East | — | — |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | — | — |
| Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| MS 63 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Busy Corner Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Escatawpa, 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
6.9 mi
·
10 min
5
Turn right onto Gillsburg Rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Gillsburg Rd Avenue
6
Continue on Osyka Road
23 mi
·
40 min
·
Osyka Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Slidell
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 12 East: Slidell
10
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
11
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
12
Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
MS 63: East Moss Point, East Pascagoula
14
Keep slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
16
Take the exit slight left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
17
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
MS 613: Moss Point, Pascagoula
19
Keep slight right
266 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
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 99.1 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 2h 2m 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 2h 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 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Escatawpa, 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 198.2 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 99.1 mi from Oxford, MS · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.1 miles from Oxford, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Escatawpa, MS
The final approach into Escatawpa, 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 Escatawpa, 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
$29.93 one way
$59.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.57 | $71.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.81 | $9.51 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.75 | $12.68 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Escatawpa, MS
Afternoon in Escatawpa on Thursday
Local time
12:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Hammond, LA
99 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
4h 5m 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 Escatawpa, MS covers 198.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Busy Corner Road, Van-Norman Road, Gillsburg Rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.1 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 $29.93 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, MS to Escatawpa, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oxford, MS to Escatawpa, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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