Origin
Dabney Crossroads, MS
Afternoon in Dabney Crossroads on Friday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dabney Crossroads, MS to Byram, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dabney Crossroads, MS
Albin Ejupi
Byram, MS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dabney Crossroads, MS to Byram, MS covers 16 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Green Gable Road, Tank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Dabney Crossroads, MS to Byram, MS covers 16 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
448 ft
264 ft
Total Climb
240 ft
Total Descent
312 ft
Highest Point
448 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
184 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tank Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Tank Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Midway Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Green Gable Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tank Road
Turn left onto Tank Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Midway Road
Turn left onto Midway Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Green Gable Road
Turn right onto Green Gable Road
Navigation decision point
6
9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 55 North
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Byram
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Byram
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Green Gable Road | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Tank Road | 3.4 mi | 13m |
| Midway Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Siwell Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cunningham Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dry Grove Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 5.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dabney Crossroads, MS and Byram, MS.
1
Start on Dry Grove Road
26 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dry Grove Road
2
Turn left onto Tank Road
3.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Tank Road
3
Turn left onto Midway Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Midway Road
4
Turn right onto Green Gable Road
4.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Green Gable Road
5
Continue on Cunningham Street
412 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cunningham Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 55 North
7
Merge onto I 55; US 51
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 55; US 51
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Byram
9
Keep slight right at fork
216 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn right onto South Siwell Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Siwell Road
11
Arrive at destination
South Siwell Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Byram, MS
Afternoon in Byram on Friday
Local time
1:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
35m 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 Dabney Crossroads, MS to Byram, MS covers 16 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Green Gable Road, Tank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Dabney Crossroads, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tank Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Midway Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (Green Gable Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dabney Crossroads, MS to Byram, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 264 ft to 448 ft elevation with about 240 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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