Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
143 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Photo: Alex Borelli
The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to City of Greenville, MS covers 143 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49W, Medgar Evers Boulevard, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on US 49W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.86 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
71.5 miles from Crystal Springs, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 143 miles, with most of the trip on US 49W and Medgar Evers Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.7 miles on US 49W.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
174 ft
Total Descent
511 ft
Highest Point
463 ft
Elevation Range
356 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49W and Medgar Evers Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 143 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 55 North, US 51 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 49 toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 49W toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Crystal Springs, MS and City of Greenville, MS, road signs point toward Yazoo City and Vicksburg.
Yazoo City
Vicksburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49W | 46.7 mi | 56m |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | 39.5 mi | 48m |
| I 55 | 19.9 mi | 21m |
| US 82 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| MS 182 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| US 49 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| I 20 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| US 51 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs, MS and City of Greenville, MS.
Start on East Georgetown Street
Turn right onto US 51
Turn left onto US 51; MS 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 20; US 49
Take the exit onto US 49
Take the exit onto US 49
Merge onto US 49
Take the exit onto US 49W
Turn left onto US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Keep slight left at fork onto US 82
Turn right onto MS 182
Turn left onto MS 1
Turn right onto East Reed Road
Turn left onto Sandy Avenue
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.5 miles or 1h 26m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, MS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Crystal Springs, 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 Crystal Springs, MS
This is one driving day of about 143 miles and 2h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.5 mi from Crystal Springs, MS · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 71.5 miles from Crystal Springs, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into City of Greenville, 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 City of Greenville, MS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.86 one way
$43.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
| premium | $4.61 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.51 | $5.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.02 | $9.15 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 Crystal Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Dermott, AR
72 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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