How far is Olive Branch, MS from Crystal Springs, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Crystal Springs, MS is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.7 miles (334.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Crystal Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Crystal Springs.
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Start on Goodman Road
79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road
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Turn left onto Cockrum Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Cockrum Road
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Take the ramp right toward Tunica
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
20.3 mi · 22 min
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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 Olive Branch and Crystal Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
188 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch to Crystal Springs?
The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 114.4 miles from Olive Branch and 114 miles from Crystal Springs.
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 8:30 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 Partly Cloudy around Olive Branch and Patchy Fog near Crystal Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Winona
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 Winona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Crystal Springs. Straight-line distance: 207.74 mi (334.33 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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