📍 Oxford, North Carolina • 1 Store • Granville County • 2026
Cook Out Oxford NC — Address, Hours & Nearby Stores (2026)
Oxford has one Cook Out: 525 E. Industry Dr., about a mile south-southeast of downtown in Granville County. The next-closest stores are in Creedmoor, Louisburg, Roxboro and Wake Forest.
Most Cook Outs open 10:30 AM and close about 3 AM (4 AM Fri–Sat); hours vary by store. Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99. No new Oxford-area store is listed as coming soon.
This guide covers the Cook Out in Oxford, North Carolina, and the closest stores around Granville County, each with its address, a local landmark and a Google Maps directions button. It also explains how late the Oxford store usually stays open, what a tray costs, how to get there from I-85, US-15 and US-158, and what to do if you live closer to Creedmoor, Henderson or the Virginia line.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), Granville County, NCDOT
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Oxford, NC?
Oxford has one open Cook Out as of October 2026, according to Cook Out’s store locator: 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford, NC 27565. It sits about 0.8 miles south-southeast of the downtown square and is the only Cook Out in Oxford.
Older listings that show two Oxford stores, or addresses on Linden Avenue or at 700 Industry Dr, do not match the current locator. If you are driving in, use 525 E. Industry Dr. in your maps app and you will land at the right building.
Outside Oxford, the closest Cook Outs are in Creedmoor (about 14 miles south), Louisburg (about 22 miles southeast), Roxboro (about 23 miles west), Wake Forest (about 24 miles south) and north Durham (about 25 miles southwest). Henderson, the Vance County seat about 11 miles east, does not have a Cook Out on the October 2026 locator, so the Oxford store also draws customers from that side of the Kerr Lake region.
- Oxford store: 525 E. Industry Dr., ZIP 27565.
- Next closest: 2538 Telecom Dr, Creedmoor.
- Coming soon: no new store is listed within 30 miles of Oxford.
Where Is the Cook Out in Oxford, and What Is Nearby?
The Oxford Cook Out is at 525 E. Industry Dr., and five more stores sit within about 25 miles. Addresses come from Cook Out’s store locator (October 2026). Each card has a Google Maps directions button; distances are approximate straight-line miles from downtown Oxford, so road miles will be a little longer.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Out in Oxford | 1 | Oxford | E Industry Dr • I-85 • US-15 • NC-96 (Linden Ave) |
| Nearby Cook Out Locations (within about 25 miles) | 5 | Creedmoor, Louisburg, Roxboro, Wake Forest, Durham | I-85 • US-15 • US-401 • US-501 • US-1 |
1. Cook Out in Oxford — 1 Cook Out location
Oxford’s only Cook Out is on East Industry Drive on the south-southeast side of town, a short drive from the downtown square at College and Main streets. It is the one Cook Out inside Granville County’s county seat and the closest store for most of northern Granville County.
Cook Out Oxford
525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford, NC 27565
On East Industry Dr, about 0.8 mi south-southeast of downtown Oxford
2. Nearby Cook Out Locations (within about 25 miles) — 5 Cook Out locations
If you are already on the road, these are the next-closest stores. Creedmoor is the nearest at about 14 miles south on the way toward Butner and Durham. Louisburg, Roxboro, Wake Forest and north Durham are all roughly 22 to 25 miles away in different directions.
Cook Out Creedmoor
2538 Telecom Dr, Creedmoor, NC 27522
About 14 mi south in Creedmoor, southern Granville County
Cook Out Louisburg
21 Golden Leaf Dr, Louisburg, NC 27549
About 22 mi southeast in Louisburg, the Franklin County seat
Cook Out Roxboro
110 Walker St., Roxboro, NC 27573
About 23 mi west on Walker St in Roxboro, Person County
Cook Out Wake Forest
11690 Northpark Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
About 24 mi south on Northpark Dr in Wake Forest
Cook Out Durham – N Roxboro St
4245 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27705
About 25 mi southwest on North Roxboro St in north Durham
Which Cook Out Is Closest to Me Around Oxford?
Anywhere in Oxford or northern Granville County, the 525 E. Industry Dr. store is your closest Cook Out. South of Butner, Creedmoor usually wins. The table below shows the best choice from common starting points.
| If you are in or near… | Closest Cook Out | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Oxford (College St / Main St) | 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford | About 1 mi |
| Granville Health System (College St) | 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford | About 1–2 mi |
| Stovall and the US-15 corridor north | 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford | About 10 mi |
| Henderson (Vance County) | 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford | About 11 mi west |
| Kerr Lake (southern shore) | 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford | Varies by access area |
| Butner | 2538 Telecom Dr, Creedmoor | A few miles |
| Creedmoor / Falls Lake north shore | 2538 Telecom Dr, Creedmoor | In town |
| Franklinton / Youngsville | Louisburg or Wake Forest | Depends on side of US-1 |
| Person County / Roxboro | 110 Walker St., Roxboro | In town |
| Clarksville, VA and the Virginia line | 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford | About 25 mi south via US-15 |
Distances are approximate and based on store coordinates from Cook Out’s locator. Check your maps app before a late-night drive, because back roads in Granville County can add time.
Why Does Oxford Have Only One Cook Out?
Oxford is a small county seat of roughly 8,000 to 9,000 people, and Cook Out generally places one store in towns that size. One drive-thru is enough to serve the city, while larger stores in Creedmoor, Durham and Wake Forest cover the faster-growing southern end of the county and the Triangle.
Granville County seat: Oxford is the seat of Granville County, which borders Virginia to the north. The county courthouse, county offices and the main hospital are all in town, so weekday lunch traffic is steady.
Tobacco-town roots: Like many Northern Piedmont towns, Oxford grew around bright-leaf tobacco markets in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Downtown’s brick storefronts along Main and College streets date from that era.
Institutions: Oxford is home to the Masonic Home for Children, founded in the 1870s as the Oxford Orphan Asylum, and the Central Children’s Home of North Carolina. Both have deep ties to the community.
Southern Granville growth: Butner and Creedmoor, closer to Durham and the Research Triangle, have grown faster than Oxford in recent years. That is reflected in the Creedmoor Cook Out on Telecom Dr, which serves the south end of the county.
Cook Out itself was founded in 1989 in Greensboro by Morris Reaves and has grown to 144 open restaurants in North Carolina as of October 2026, according to its locator. We have not found a reliable public source for the Oxford store’s opening date, so we do not list one.
Is There a Cook Out Near I-85 in Oxford?
Yes. Interstate 85 runs along Oxford’s east and south sides, and the Cook Out at 525 E. Industry Dr. is a short drive from the Oxford exits. It is the most convenient Cook Out on I-85 between the Durham/Creedmoor area and the Virginia line.
I-85 is the main route through Granville and Vance counties, linking Durham to the south with Henderson and South Hill, Virginia, to the northeast. Oxford is roughly halfway between Durham and the Virginia border, which makes the Industry Dr store a useful late-night stop for I-85 travelers who would otherwise have to wait until Creedmoor or Durham.
Coming from each direction
- I-85 northbound (from Durham and Butner): Creedmoor is your first Cook Out option; Oxford is the next, and the last before Virginia on this stretch.
- I-85 southbound (from Virginia and Henderson): Oxford is the first Cook Out you reach after crossing into North Carolina on I-85, since Henderson has none on the current locator.
- US-15 (from Clarksville, VA): US-15 runs south through Stovall into Oxford and continues toward Creedmoor.
- US-158 (from Henderson or Roxboro): US-158 crosses Oxford east to west and connects to I-85.
- NC-96 (Linden Ave): NC-96 runs from downtown Oxford toward I-85 and on south through rural Granville County toward Wake Forest.
Heading the other way? Roxboro’s Cook Out on Walker St is about 23 miles west via US-158. See the Cook Out Roxboro guide for that store.
Who Uses the Oxford Cook Out After Midnight?
Late-night customers in Oxford are mostly shift workers, hospital staff, students and I-85 travelers, because few other kitchens in town stay open past midnight. Here is who you are likely to see in the drive-thru line.
Granville Health System The county’s hospital is on College St in Oxford. Night-shift nurses and staff can reach Industry Dr in a few minutes for a tray after a long shift.
Vance-Granville Community College VGCC’s main campus is near Henderson, with a South Campus in southern Granville County near Butner and Creedmoor. Evening students on the main campus are closer to Oxford; South Campus students are closer to Creedmoor.
Butner institutions Butner is home to a federal correctional complex and state facilities including Central Regional Hospital. Workers coming off late shifts often use the Creedmoor store, a few miles away.
Kerr Lake visitors John H. Kerr Reservoir, called Kerr Lake locally, sits north of Oxford and Henderson on the Virginia line. Campers and anglers heading back south often pass through Oxford.
Industrial shifts Oxford has manufacturing and distribution employers on its edges. Second-shift workers getting off near midnight are a big part of the late crowd.
I-85 travelers Drivers between Durham and Petersburg, Virginia, use Oxford as a quick food stop well after most fast food closes.
What Time Does the Cook Out in Oxford Close?
Most Cook Out restaurants open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays or during staffing shortages, so check the Oxford store’s Google Maps listing before a late trip.
| Day | Typical Cook Out hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Thursday | 10:30 AM – about 3:00 AM | Typical chain-wide pattern |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:30 AM – about 4:00 AM | Later close on weekend nights |
| Major holidays | Often reduced or closed | Thanksgiving and Christmas Day in particular |
These are the standard hours Cook Out uses at most stores, not hours we have confirmed for the Oxford store specifically. Like most Cook Outs, the Oxford location is built around a drive-thru and walk-up window rather than a dining room, so plan to eat in the car or take your food home.
The busiest times are usually the weekday lunch rush around noon and the late-evening rush after 9 PM. For more detail, see our Cook Out hours guide.
What Should I Order at Cook Out in Oxford, and How Much Does It Cost?
The best value is the Cookout Tray, about $7.39–$7.99: one entrée, two sides and a drink. Swap the drink for a milkshake for a little extra, and you have a full late-night meal for under $10 at most stores.
- Cookout Tray (entrée + 2 sides + drink): about $7.39–$7.99
- Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes: about $3.99, with 40+ flavors
- Sides include fries, hushpuppies, onion rings, slaw, chili, cheese bites and more
Popular tray entrées include the Big Double burger, the NC-style barbecue sandwich, chicken strips, spicy chicken, the Cook Out-style hot dog and the quesadilla. Sides rotate between classic picks like hushpuppies and Cajun fries and extras like a corn dog or bacon wrap.
Cash and cards are accepted. Prices differ slightly from store to store and change over time, so treat these as estimates. Browse the full lineup on our Cook Out tray menu, milkshake menu and full menu pages.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Other Late-Night Food in Oxford?
Cook Out’s edge in Oxford is hours and price: it is open long after most local restaurants close, and a full tray costs less than a combo at most national burger chains. For a sit-down meal or a breakfast biscuit, you will go elsewhere.
| If you want… | Cook Out | Typical alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Food after midnight | Yes, usually until 3–4 AM | Most Oxford restaurants close in the evening |
| A full meal under $10 | Tray with entrée, 2 sides, drink | National-chain combos often cost more |
| Milkshakes | 40+ flavors, about $3.99 | Limited flavor lists elsewhere |
| Breakfast | Not served | Biscuit chains such as Bojangles and Hardee’s |
| Indoor dining | Drive-thru and walk-up | Downtown Oxford’s sit-down restaurants |
| Eastern NC barbecue | BBQ sandwich and tray option | Dedicated barbecue restaurants in the region |
The Cook Out barbecue sandwich is a chopped-pork, vinegar-leaning style that fits North Carolina tastes, but it is fast food. If you want pit-cooked barbecue, plan a daytime trip to a dedicated barbecue restaurant.
Where Can I Find More Cook Out Guides Near Oxford?
Use these guides for nearby towns and the wider Triangle. Each one lists every store with addresses and directions.
Henderson About 11 miles east of Oxford in Vance County; see the guide for the closest stores.
Roxboro 110 Walker St., about 23 miles west via US-158.
Wake Forest 11690 Northpark Dr, about 24 miles south.
Durham Several stores, starting with North Roxboro St about 25 miles away.
Raleigh The capital’s stores, including Strickland Rd in north Raleigh.
North Carolina All 144 open North Carolina stores by region.
Need to search by ZIP code instead? Try the Cook Out locations finder.
Cook Out Oxford NC FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Oxford, NC?
Oxford has one Cook Out, at 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford, NC 27565, according to Cook Out’s store locator in October 2026. It is about 0.8 miles south-southeast of downtown. The nearest other stores are in Creedmoor, Louisburg, Roxboro, Wake Forest and north Durham, all between about 14 and 25 miles away.
What is the address of the Cook Out in Oxford?
The address is 525 E. Industry Dr., Oxford, NC 27565, in Granville County. Older listings showing Linden Ave or 700 Industry Dr do not match the current Cook Out locator, so use 525 E. Industry Dr. in your GPS. The store is a short drive from downtown and from the I-85 exits that serve Oxford.
What time does Cook Out in Oxford close?
Most Cook Out restaurants open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and holiday, and we have not independently confirmed the Oxford store’s exact schedule, so check its Google Maps listing before driving to 525 E. Industry Dr. late at night.
Is there a Cook Out in Henderson, NC?
Cook Out’s October 2026 locator does not list a store in Henderson. For most Henderson residents, the closest Cook Out is in Oxford at 525 E. Industry Dr., about 11 miles west via US-158 or I-85. Louisburg’s store at 21 Golden Leaf Dr is another option for people south of Henderson.
Where is the closest Cook Out to Creedmoor and Butner?
Creedmoor has its own Cook Out at 2538 Telecom Dr, Creedmoor, NC 27522, about 14 miles south of Oxford. It is the closest store for Creedmoor, Butner and the north shore of Falls Lake. Oxford’s 525 E. Industry Dr. store is the better choice once you are north of Butner.
Is the Oxford Cook Out the last one before Virginia on I-85?
Going north on I-85 from Durham, the Oxford store at 525 E. Industry Dr. is the last Cook Out on the current locator before the Virginia line, since Henderson has none. Southbound drivers coming from Virginia reach Oxford first. Check Cook Out’s locator for Virginia stores if you are traveling farther north.
Does the Oxford Cook Out have indoor seating?
Like most Cook Out restaurants, the Oxford store at 525 E. Industry Dr. is built around a drive-thru and walk-up window rather than a dining room. Plan to eat in your car or take your tray home. Orders are usually fast, even during the late-night rush after 9 PM.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Oxford?
A Cookout Tray, with one entrée, two sides and a drink, costs about $7.39 to $7.99 at most stores, including Oxford. A Jr. Tray starts around $5.29 and milkshakes run about $3.99. Prices vary slightly by location and change over time, so check the menu board at 525 E. Industry Dr.
Find the Cook Out in Oxford
Oxford’s Cook Out is at 525 E. Industry Dr. Tap the directions button in the directory and check hours before a late-night run.