Origin
Crystal Springs, MS
Night in Crystal Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Springs, MS to Jackson, MS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Crystal Springs to Jackson, Mississippi, you are looking at a straightforward 25.7-mile journey. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the route is highly economical for travelers moving through the Southeast. You will primarily navigate via I-55, US-51, and South State Street to complete the connection between these two cities. Because the entire drive takes place within the state of Mississippi, you can easily manage the transition between these locations in a single morning or afternoon. This is a practical, no-nonsense commute that serves as an efficient link for anyone traveling through the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| South State Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| US 51 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Georgetown Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Pearl Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Springs, MS and Jackson, MS.
1
Start on East Georgetown Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Georgetown Street
2
Turn right onto US 51
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 51
3
Turn left onto US 51; MS 27
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 51; MS 27
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North
5
Merge onto I 55; US 51
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 55; US 51
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South State Street
Toward US 51 North
7
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Pearl Street
8
Arrive at destination
East Pearl Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North, US 51 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 55; US 51
Merge onto I 55; US 51
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 51 / South State Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 51 / South State Street toward US 51 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 51 North
3
25.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
East Pearl Street
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Jackson, MS
Night in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
22 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is dominated by high-speed travel, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey on I-55, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.7 miles. The personality of the road is functional and direct, shifting from the more relaxed pace of Crystal Springs to the busier corridors of Jackson. While the interstate provides a steady, fast-moving experience, the transition onto South State Street and US-51 introduces a more localized feel as you approach your destination. You can expect a consistent, predictable rhythm throughout the 31-minute duration without the need for technical maneuvering.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and South State Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 51.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
463 ft
271 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
276 ft
Highest Point
463 ft
Elevation Range
193 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (I 55; US 51): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jackson, MS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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