Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
186.3 mi
300 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Gulf Park Estates, MS
Eddie O.
The drive from Oxford, MS to Gulf Park Estates, MS covers 186.3 miles and takes about 3h 59m 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 55 miles on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.14 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
93.1 miles from Oxford, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway | 55 mi | 58m |
| 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 |
| Bienville Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Busy Corner Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Gulf Park Estates, MS.
Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
Turn right onto Busy Corner Road
Turn left onto Van-Norman Road
Turn left onto MS 24
Turn right onto MS 584
Continue on MS 584
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55
Take the exit
Merge onto I 12
Continue on I 12
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MS 609
Turn left onto US 90
Turn right onto Hanshaw Road
Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
Turn right onto Palmetto Drive
Turn left onto North 6th Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 41 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.1 miles or 2h 12m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulf Park Estates, MS than in the middle of the route.
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 186.3 miles and 3h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 74.3 and 186 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Slidell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Hanshaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Beachview Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$28.14 one way
$56.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.89 | $61.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.13 | $82.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.08 | $11.92 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Gulf Park Estates on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
57°F
Covington, LA
93 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
186.3 mi in 3h 59m, mostly highway — 55 mi of that is on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway and West Florida Republic Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 74.3 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 177.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
29 ft
Total Descent
441 ft
Highest Point
430 ft
Elevation Range
413 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 186.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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