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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.4 mi
04h 14m
Flight
207.74 mi
334.33 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.74 mi
Kilometers
334.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.4 mi
Kilometers
367.58 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Olive Branch
Thu, Apr 16, 7:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olive Branch
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Crystal Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olive Branch
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 Olive Branch
114.4 mi
02h 07m
To Crystal Springs
114 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
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 Olive Branch and Crystal Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Crystal Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Goodman Road

    79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cockrum Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Cockrum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Tunica

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Jackson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  8. 8

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

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

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

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2959 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    79 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Georgetown Street

    2851 ft · 59 sec · West Georgetown Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
210 mi · 92%
Tunica
9.5 mi · 4%
Cockrum Road
6.24 mi · 3%
US 51
2.31 mi · 1%
West Georgetown Street
0.54 mi
Goodman Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
207.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
02h 07m from Olive Branch
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Olive Branch and Crystal Springs. Straight-line distance: 207.74 mi (334.33 km).

Olive Branch

#1 Olive Branch

A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population39,646
Coordinates34.9617600, -89.8295300
Altitude118
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: Olive Branch (-89.82953, 34.96176)
End: Crystal Springs (-90.35704, 31.98738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.51 L · about $30.52
Round trip
$61.05
16.12 gal · 61.02 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Olive Branch and Crystal Springs. The current time is 23:19:56.

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.