Trip from Crystal Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

228.3 mi

367 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 19m ★

6 AM

3h 31m

8 AM

3h 56m

10 AM

3h 40m

12 PM

3h 37m

3 PM

3h 41m

5 PM

3h 54m

8 PM

3h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 228.3 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55 North, Grenada, I 69 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.48 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

114.2 miles from Crystal Springs, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 228.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55 North	—	—
Grenada	—	—
I 69 South	—	—
I 269 East	—	—
MS 305	—	—
Goodman Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 55 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Georgetown Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Georgetown Street

2

Turn right

1.5 mi · 2 min

3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

4

Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 55 North, US 51 North

5

Merge slight left

20 mi · 21 min

6

Keep slight right

2.1 mi · 2 min

7

Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis

187 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Grenada, Memphis

8

Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Tunica

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 69 South: Tunica

9

Keep slight right to continue on I 269 East: Nashville

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 269 East: Nashville

10

Merge slight left onto I 269 East: Nashville

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 269 East: Nashville

11

Take the exit slight right toward MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg

0.4 mi · 53 sec · MS 305: Independence, Olive Branch, Lewisburg

12

Turn left onto MS 305

6.4 mi · 11 min · MS 305

13

Turn right onto Goodman Road

259 ft · 5 sec · Goodman Road

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 114.2 miles from Crystal Springs, MS, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

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 50 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 114.2 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Branch, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Crystal Springs, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Crystal Springs, MS

This is one driving day of about 228.3 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Crystal Springs, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 114.2 mi from Crystal Springs, MS · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kosciusko, MS

114 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Madison, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kosciusko, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.2 miles from Crystal Springs, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Olive Branch, MS

The final approach into Olive Branch, 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 Olive Branch, MS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.48 one way

$68.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$37.85	$75.70
premium	$4.56	$40.98	$81.95
diesel	$5.61	$50.41	$100.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.5	0	$23.97	$10.96
Efficient EV	57.1	0	$19.98	$9.13
EV Truck/SUV	91.3	1	$31.96	$14.61

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Crystal Springs, MS

Late night in Crystal Springs on Thursday

Local time

12:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Branch, MS

Late night in Olive Branch on Thursday

Local time

12:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 228.3 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55 North, Grenada, I 69 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 114.2 miles from Crystal Springs, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Crystal Springs, MS to Olive Branch, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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