How far is Jackson, MS from Crystal Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Crystal Springs, MS is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Crystal Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Crystal Springs.
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Start on East Pearl Street
135 m · 16 sec · East Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Lamar Street
114 m · 18 sec · South Lamar Street
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Turn left onto East Pascagoula Street
1782 ft · 44 sec · East Pascagoula Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
22.7 mi · 26 min · South State Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
2959 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
79 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Georgetown Street
2851 ft · 59 sec · West Georgetown Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Georgetown Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Crystal Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South State Street
Turn right onto South State Street
22.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Crystal Springs?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Byram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Jackson and 13 miles from Crystal Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Byram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Byram.
Union Station
Hazlehurst station
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Brookhaven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Crystal Springs. Straight-line distance: 23.76 mi (38.23 km).
#1 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Springs
City in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 4,647 |
| Coordinates | 31.9873800, -90.3570400 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Springs (-90.35704, 31.98738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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