How far is Gulfport, MS from Crystal Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Crystal Springs, MS is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.87 mi
03h 34m
Flight
134.58 mi
216.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.58 mi
Kilometers
216.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.87 mi
Kilometers
270.16 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Springs
Sun, May 31, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Gulfport
Sun, May 31, 10:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulfport
2026-05-31T03:16
Arrive Crystal Springs
Sun, May 31, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulfport
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
Seminary
MS

Town in Mississippi, United States

From Gulfport
84.1 mi
01h 47m
To Crystal Springs
83.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Crystal Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Avenue

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · 25th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins

    1291 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    22 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    23.8 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown

    1551 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    34.1 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Avenue

    85 m · 5 sec · Lee Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lee Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lee Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    609 ft · 13 sec · North Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Georgetown Street

    67 m · 6 sec · East Georgetown Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Georgetown Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Avenue
84.7 mi · 50%
Main Street
25.6 mi · 15%
Lee Avenue
2.21 mi · 1%
MS 27
0.29 mi
MS 184
0.24 mi
North Jackson Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

25th Avenue

Start on 25th Avenue

60.1 mi · 01h 14m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
134.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seminary
01h 47m from Gulfport
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gulfport and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Crystal Springs?

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Seminary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Gulfport and 83.8 miles from Crystal Springs.

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

The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gulfport and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Seminary

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seminary, 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 Seminary.

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

22 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

33 mi away
308 Newman St.
RAIL

Laurel station

38 mi away
230 North Maple Street
RAIL

Brookhaven

90 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Crystal Springs. Straight-line distance: 134.58 mi (216.59 km).

Gulfport

#1 Gulfport

The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population71,438
Coordinates30.3674200, -89.0928200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Crystal Springs

#2 Crystal Springs

City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population4,647
Coordinates31.9873800, -90.3570400
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulfport (-89.09282, 30.36742)
End: Crystal Springs (-90.35704, 31.98738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.42 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.84 gal · 44.84 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.21 $50.43
Premium $4.63 $27.38 $54.76
Diesel $5.42 $32.06 $64.11

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulfport and Crystal Springs. The current time is 03:16:07.

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.