Origin
Crystal Springs, MS
Afternoon in Crystal Springs on Thursday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Springs, MS to Greenville, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
127.9 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Springs, MS
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Greenville, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Greenville, MS covers 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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, I 20 West, I 220 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.32 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.
Midpoint
63.9 miles from Crystal Springs, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 127.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 127.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Greenville, MS is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Greenville, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 North | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| I 220 North | — | — |
| US 49 North | — | — |
| Medgar Evers Boulevard | — | — |
| US 49W North | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| South Broadway Street | — | — |
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 Greenville, 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
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
9
Merge slight right
2.4 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 49 North: Yazoo City
12
Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Medgar Evers Boulevard
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
47 mi
·
56 min
·
US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
14
Turn left
2.4 mi
·
3 min
15
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
16
Keep slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
17
Turn right
9.2 mi
·
13 min
18
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
10 ft
·
South Broadway Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Crystal Springs, MS, or about 1h 13m 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 1h 13m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, 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 127.9 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Crystal Springs, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.9 mi from Crystal Springs, MS · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Crystal Springs, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenville, MS
The final approach into 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 Greenville, 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
$19.32 one way
$38.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.20 | $42.41 |
| premium | $4.56 | $22.96 | $45.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.91 | $8.19 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Greenville, MS
Afternoon in Greenville on Thursday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 26m 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 Greenville, MS covers 127.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55 North, I 20 West, I 220 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.9 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 $19.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Greenville, MS is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crystal Springs, MS to Greenville, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crystal Springs, MS to Greenville, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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