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

The driving distance from Hattiesburg, MS to Crystal Springs, MS is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.36 mi
02h 11m
Flight
77.57 mi
124.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.57 mi
Kilometers
124.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.36 mi
Kilometers
161.51 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Springs
Sun, May 31, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Hattiesburg
Sun, May 31, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hattiesburg
2026-05-31T02:54
Arrive Crystal Springs
Sun, May 31, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hattiesburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Prentiss
MS

Town of the United States

From Hattiesburg
50.2 mi
01h 05m
To Crystal Springs
50.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Hattiesburg and Crystal Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    8 m · 5 sec · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 42

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    615 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 184: Downtown Collins

    1291 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    23.8 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

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

    1551 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    34.1 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Avenue

    85 m · 5 sec · Lee Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Lee Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lee Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    609 ft · 13 sec · North Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Georgetown Street

    67 m · 6 sec · East Georgetown Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Georgetown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hattiesburg 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
25.6 mi · 25%
Old Highway 42
23.9 mi · 24%
Lee Avenue
2.21 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.3 mi · 1%
MS 27
0.29 mi
MS 184
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

34.1 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prentiss
01h 05m from Hattiesburg
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg to Crystal Springs?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prentiss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Hattiesburg and 50.1 miles from Crystal Springs.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hattiesburg and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Prentiss

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

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

BUS

Hattiesburg, MS

52 mi away
7297 US Highway 49
RAIL

Brookhaven

55 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

58 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Hattiesburg station

63 mi away
308 Newman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hattiesburg and Crystal Springs. Straight-line distance: 77.57 mi (124.83 km).

Hattiesburg

#1 Hattiesburg

The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi.

Population45,806
Coordinates31.3271200, -89.2903400
Altitude52
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: Hattiesburg (-89.29034, 31.32712)
End: Crystal Springs (-90.35704, 31.98738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.41
Round trip
$26.81
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.41 $26.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.08 $30.15
Premium $4.63 $16.37 $32.75
Diesel $5.42 $19.17 $38.34

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 Hattiesburg and Crystal Springs. The current time is 02:54:42.

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.