Traveling from Oxford to Crystal Springs is a straightforward 74.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-55, US-84, and Gloster Road, making for a direct transit across the Southeast. Budgeting around $11 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the drive offers a reliable connection between these two Mississippi locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Oxford, MS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
29.8 mi
31m
US 84
22.9 mi
26m
Gloster Road
6.5 mi
15m
Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi
15m
Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi
6m
United States Highway 98
1.8 mi
2m
US 51
1.6 mi
2m
Old US Hwy 84
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 29.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MS and Crystal Springs, MS.
1
Start on Oxford-Meadville Road
6.3 mi·15 min·Oxford-Meadville Road
2
Continue on Gloster Road
2.8 mi·6 min·Gloster Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Gloster Road
3.8 mi·9 min·Gloster Road
4
Continue on Yap 3 Road
2.6 mi·6 min·Yap 3 Road
5
Turn left onto US 98
1.8 mi·2 min·United States Highway 98
6
Turn right onto MS 184
1.4 mi·2 min·Old US Hwy 84
7
Turn right onto US 84
23 mi·26 min·US 84
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
9
Merge onto I 55
30 mi·31 min·I 55
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward Crystal Springs South
11
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft·5 sec
Toward Crystal Springs South
12
Turn straight onto MS 844
0.2 mi·28 sec·Pat Harrison Drive
13
Turn left onto US 51
1.6 mi·2 min·US 51
14
Turn right onto West Georgetown Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·West Georgetown Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Georgetown Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak traffic hours. You won't need to plan for any major stops along the way, but keep in mind that the 1-hour and 45-minute duration is consistent under normal conditions. Filling your tank before leaving Oxford is a smart move to keep your trip costs near the $11 estimate. Pay close attention to the transition points between I-55 and the local roads, as navigation can shift quickly once you exit the interstate. Embracing the direct nature of this route allows you to maximize your time once you arrive in Crystal Springs.
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 37.1 miles from Oxford, MS, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 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 16 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
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 Oxford, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oxford, MS
This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Oxford, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 29.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Oxford, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Los Lobos Mexican Restaurant
3.4
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Later in the drive, short detour
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 53
Wesson, Mississippi
+16016431327
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 73.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.1 mi into trip|~21m in|Gloster Road
At end of road, turn left onto Gloster Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.4 mi into trip|~37m in|US 98 / United States Highway 98
Turn left onto US 98 / United States Highway 98
Navigation decision point
4
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward Crystal Springs South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Crystal Springs South
6
71.8 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Crystal Springs South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Crystal Springs South
4
73.7 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|West Georgetown Street
Turn right onto West Georgetown Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.21 one way
$22.41 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$12.30
$24.60
premium
$4.56
$13.32
$26.64
diesel
$5.61
$16.38
$32.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.3
0
$7.79
$3.56
Efficient EV
18.6
0
$6.49
$2.97
EV Truck/SUV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Oxford, MS
Night
in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Crystal Springs, MS
Night
in Crystal Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Brookhaven, MS
37 mi in
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
7 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
1h 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 78% of this drive is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time at highway speeds, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.8 miles on I-55. The road transitions between these fast-paced interstate sections and calmer stretches on US-84 and Gloster Road. While the interstate allows for efficient travel, the variety in road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind. You will find that the character of the journey shifts as you move off the main interstate and onto the secondary routes that guide you toward Crystal Springs.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near Gloster Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (Gloster Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 98 / United States Highway 98): Navigation decision point; at 71.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
479 ft184 ft
Total Climb
584 ft
Total Descent
551 ft
Highest Point
479 ft
~40.2 mi in
Elevation Range
295 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 74.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 29.8 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 9.1 miles (Gloster Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 98 / United States Highway 98): Navigation decision point; at 71.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crystal Springs, MS before heading back.
