How far is Crystal Springs, MS from Olive Branch, MS?

The driving distance from Crystal Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.34 mi
03h 30m
Flight
207.74 mi
334.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.74 mi
Kilometers
334.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.34 mi
Kilometers
367.48 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Crystal Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal Springs
2026-04-15T21:44
Arrive Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winona
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Crystal Springs
114 mi
01h 45m
To Olive Branch
114.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Springs and Olive Branch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs and Olive Branch.

  1. 1

    Start on East Georgetown Street

    2851 ft · 60 sec · East Georgetown Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1800 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

    186.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

    2730 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg

    1865 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MS 305

    6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Goodman Road

    79 m · 5 sec · Goodman Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Springs and Olive Branch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grenada
187 mi · 82%
I 55 North
22.1 mi · 10%
I 269 East
9.21 mi · 4%
MS 305
6.74 mi · 3%
East Georgetown Street
0.54 mi
I 69 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Grenada

Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

187 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 45m from Crystal Springs
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Crystal Springs and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal Springs to Olive Branch?

The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Crystal Springs and 114.3 miles from Olive Branch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.52 one way or $61.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Crystal Springs and Partly Cloudy near Olive Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winona.

RAIL

Greenwood

42 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

95 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Springs and Olive Branch. Straight-line distance: 207.74 mi (334.33 km).

Crystal Springs

#1 Crystal Springs

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population4,647
Coordinates31.9873800, -90.3570400
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Olive Branch

#2 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Georgetown Street (-90.357026, 31.987406)
End: Goodman Road (-89.829531, 34.961856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.5 L · about $30.52
Round trip
$61.05
16.12 gal · 61 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.52 $61.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.33 $68.66
Premium $4.63 $37.28 $74.56
Diesel $5.42 $43.64 $87.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal Springs and Olive Branch. The current time is 21:44:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.