Trip from Horn Lake, MS to Crystal Springs, MS

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 4m

Distance

221.8 mi

357 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 52m ★

6 AM

4h 5m

8 AM

4h 31m

10 AM

4h 14m

12 PM

4h 11m

3 PM

4h 15m

5 PM

4h 30m

8 PM

3h 57m

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 Horn Lake, MS to Crystal Springs, MS covers 221.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hurt Road, Goodman Road West, Jackson for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.9 miles from Horn Lake, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 221.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Hurt Road 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 4h 4m 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 Horn Lake, MS to Crystal Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hurt Road	—	—
Goodman Road West	—	—
Jackson	—	—
I 55 South	—	—
US 51	—	—
West Georgetown Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Hurt Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake, MS and Crystal Springs, MS.

1

Start on Camelot Road

194 ft · 14 sec · Camelot Road

2

Turn left onto Hurt Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Hurt Road

3

Turn right onto Goodman Road West

1.8 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road West

4

Take the ramp slight right toward Jackson

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Jackson

5

Merge slight left

196 mi · 3 hr 32 min

6

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

20 mi · 21 min · I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

7

Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica

8

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 52 sec

9

Turn right

259 ft · 4 sec

10

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 2 min

11

Turn left onto West Georgetown Street

0.5 mi · 59 sec · West Georgetown Street

12

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 110.9 miles from Horn Lake, MS, or about 2h 2m 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 49 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.9 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 20m

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 Horn Lake, 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 Horn Lake, MS

This is one driving day of about 221.8 miles and 4h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Horn Lake, 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 110.9 mi from Horn Lake, MS · 2h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kosciusko, MS

111 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

Hernando, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kosciusko, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.9 miles from Horn Lake, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.50 one way

$66.99 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$36.77	$73.54
premium	$4.56	$39.81	$79.62
diesel	$5.61	$48.97	$97.94

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: 77.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.5	0	$23.29	$10.65
Efficient EV	55.5	0	$19.41	$8.87
EV Truck/SUV	88.7	1	$31.05	$14.20

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% 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

Horn Lake, MS

Evening in Horn Lake on Wednesday

Local time

5:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crystal Springs, MS

Evening in Crystal Springs on Wednesday

Local time

5:59 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

1 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

4h 4m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Horn Lake, MS to Crystal Springs, MS covers 221.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hurt Road, Goodman Road West, Jackson. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.9 miles from Horn Lake, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.50 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 4m 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 Horn Lake, MS to Crystal Springs, MS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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