The drive from Greenville, MS to Crystal Springs, MS covers 142.3 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 North Martin Luther King Drive, Jerry Clower Boulevard, I 55 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on North Martin Luther King Drive.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.49 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
71.2 miles from Greenville, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 142.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Greenville, MS to Crystal Springs, MS covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 56m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Martin Luther King Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.1 miles in near US 49W.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 142.3 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 72.1 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 118.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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72.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|US 49W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W toward US 49 South: Jackson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
5
118.8 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 43A-B
Toward I 55 South
6
118.8 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South
5
119.1 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South
5
139.4 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Martin Luther King Drive
46.2 mi
55m
Jerry Clower Boulevard
38.8 mi
47m
I 55
19.9 mi
21m
US 82
15.8 mi
19m
MS 182
9.2 mi
13m
US 49
7.4 mi
9m
US 51
2 mi
3m
Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
North Martin Luther King Drive
— 46.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, MS and Crystal Springs, MS.
1
Start on MS 814
10 ft·7 sec·South Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
3
Turn left onto MS 182
9.2 mi·13 min·MS 182
4
Turn left onto US 82; US 278
16 mi·19 min·US 82; US 278
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto US 49W
46 mi·55 min·North Martin Luther King Drive
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 49W
0.5 mi·53 sec·US 49W
Toward US 49 South: Jackson
7
Merge onto US 49
39 mi·47 min·Jerry Clower Boulevard
8
Take the exit onto US 49
4.9 mi·5 min·US 49
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 49
2.5 mi·3 min·US 49
10
Take the exit
302 ft·7 sec
Exit 43A-BToward I 55 South
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 55 South
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 55 South
13
Merge onto I 55; US 51
20 mi·21 min·I 55; US 51
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
15
Continue on US 51; MS 27
0.6 mi·51 sec·US 51; MS 27
16
Turn right onto MS 801
260 ft·4 sec·MS 801
17
Continue on US 51
1.5 mi·2 min·US 51
18
Turn left onto West Georgetown Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·West Georgetown Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Georgetown Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Greenville, MS, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 miles.
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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crystal Springs, MS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenville, 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 Greenville, MS
This is one driving day of about 142.3 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Greenville, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Martin Luther King Drive for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.2 mi from Greenville, MS
· 1h 30m into the drive
The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Greenville, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crystal Springs, MS
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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Lillos Restaurant
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Leland, Mississippi
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 10.2
Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm
+16626864401
Jack's Family Restaurant
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Yazoo City, Mississippi
2.2 mi
Lillos Restaurant
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 10.2
Leland, Mississippi
Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm
+16626864401
Jack's Family Restaurant
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 71.2
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant le...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 112.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.49 one way
$42.98 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.59
$47.18
premium
$4.56
$25.54
$51.08
diesel
$5.61
$31.42
$62.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.7
0
$14.94
$6.83
Efficient EV
35.6
0
$12.45
$5.69
EV Truck/SUV
56.9
0
$19.92
$9.11
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Greenville, MS
Afternoon
in Greenville on Friday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Crystal Springs, MS
Afternoon
in Crystal Springs on Friday
Local time
3:57 PM
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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenville, MS to Crystal Springs, MS covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Martin Luther King Drive, Jerry Clower Boulevard, I 55. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Greenville, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.49 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.
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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 142.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.1 miles (US 49W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 118.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Greenville, MS to Crystal Springs, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
