Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
173 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Francesco Ungaro
The drive from Biloxi, MS to Crystal Springs, MS covers 173 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, US 84, MS 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.6 miles on US 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.5 miles from Biloxi, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
This is a 3h 40m highway drive covering 173 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and US 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.6 miles on US 49.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
950 ft
Total Descent
507 ft
Highest Point
463 ft
~173 mi in
Elevation Range
443 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and US 84. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bohn Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bohn Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 49): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp onto Bohn Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 49
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MS 184: Downtown Collins
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward MS 27: Monticello, Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Biloxi, MS and Crystal Springs, MS, road signs point toward Jackson and Georgetown.
Jackson
Georgetown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 74.6 mi | 1h 32m |
| US 84 | 34.1 mi | 39m |
| MS 27 | 34.1 mi | 46m |
| MS 15 | 20.7 mi | 24m |
| I 110 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Lee Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Division Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Biloxi, MS and Crystal Springs, MS.
Start on Howard Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Take the ramp onto Bohn Street
Turn straight
Merge onto I 110
Continue on MS 15; MS 67
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 49
Continue on US 49
Turn straight onto US 49
Continue on US 49; MS 42
Continue on US 49
Continue on US 49
Continue on US 49
Continue on US 49
Take the exit
Turn left
Turn left onto MS 184
Turn left onto US 84
Continue on US 84
Take the exit
Turn right onto MS 27
Enter roundabout onto Lee Avenue
Continue on Lee Avenue
Turn left onto North Jackson Street
Turn right onto East Georgetown Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crystal Springs, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Biloxi, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Biloxi, MS
This is one driving day of about 173 miles and 3h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.5 mi from Biloxi, MS · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from Biloxi, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.
The final approach into Crystal Springs, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Crystal Springs, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.45 one way
$52.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| premium | $4.61 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.43 | $76.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.30 |
| Efficient EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.14 | $6.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Biloxi on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Crystal Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Magee, MS
87 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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