How far is Horn Lake, MS from Crystal Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Crystal Springs, MS is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.77 mi
04h 04m
Flight
205.91 mi
331.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.91 mi
Kilometers
331.38 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.77 mi
Kilometers
356.9 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-15T15:09
Arrive Crystal Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 7:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horn Lake
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 Horn Lake
111.1 mi
02h 02m
To Crystal Springs
110.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake and Crystal Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Camelot Road

    59 m · 14 sec · Camelot Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hurt Road

    2690 ft · 2 min · Hurt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Goodman Road West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Jackson

    2237 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    195.8 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2959 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    79 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Georgetown Street

    2851 ft · 59 sec · West Georgetown Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Georgetown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horn Lake 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
196 mi · 88%
I 55 South
20.3 mi · 9%
US 51
2.31 mi · 1%
Goodman Road West
1.82 mi · 1%
West Georgetown Street
0.54 mi
Hurt Road
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
02h 02m from Horn Lake
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Horn Lake and Patchy Fog near Crystal Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Horn Lake to Crystal Springs?

The road trip is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 111.1 miles from Horn Lake and 110.7 miles from Crystal Springs.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.61 one way or $59.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Horn Lake and Patchy Fog near Crystal Springs.

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 Horn Lake and Crystal Springs. Straight-line distance: 205.91 mi (331.38 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

Population27,282
Coordinates34.9553700, -90.0348100
Altitude91
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: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Crystal Springs (-90.35704, 31.98738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.62 L · about $29.61
Round trip
$59.23
15.64 gal · 59.24 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.61 $59.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.31 $66.61
Premium $4.63 $36.17 $72.34
Diesel $5.42 $42.35 $84.69

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Crystal Springs. The current time is 15:09:18.

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.