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Trip from Taylorsville, MS to Dabney Crossroads, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

19.4 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Smith County, Mississippi, United States

Taylorsville, MS

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Downtown Dabney Crossroads, MS, MS

Dabney Crossroads, MS

Albin Ejupi

Trip Overview

Taylorsville, MS to Dabney Crossroads, MS is 19.4 miles and takes about 39m via I 55 and Green Gable Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region of Mississippi, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick trip, perfect for those looking to cover a small distance with minimal fuss. You'll spend a good portion of this journey on the interstate, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 9.2 mi 9m
Green Gable Road 4.2 mi 10m
Tank Road 3.4 mi 13m
Midway Road 1.3 mi 3m
Elton Road 0.7 mi 1m
Terry Road 0.2 mi <1m
Dry Grove Road <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 55 — 9.2 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, MS and Dabney Crossroads, MS.

1

Start on Terry Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Terry Road
2

Turn left onto Elton Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elton Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
4

Merge onto I 55; US 51

9.2 mi · 9 min · I 55; US 51
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Toward Terry
6

Turn right onto Green Gable Road

4.2 mi · 10 min · Green Gable Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto Midway Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Midway Road
8

Turn right onto Tank Road

3.4 mi · 13 min · Tank Road
9

Turn right onto Dry Grove Road

26 ft · 0 sec · Dry Grove Road
10

Arrive at destination

Dry Grove Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Elton Road

Turn left onto Elton Road

Navigation decision point

4
10.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Terry

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Terry
5
14.6 mi into trip | ~23m in | Midway Road

At end of road, turn left onto Midway Road

Navigation decision point

4
15.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | Tank Road

Turn right onto Tank Road

Navigation decision point

4
19.3 mi into trip | ~39m in | Dry Grove Road

Turn right onto Dry Grove Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.93 one way

$5.86 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $3.22 $6.43
premium $4.56 $3.48 $6.96
diesel $5.61 $4.28 $8.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Taylorsville, MS

Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday

Local time

10:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dabney Crossroads, MS

Morning in Dabney Crossroads on Sunday

Local time

10:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.2 miles on I 55, providing a period of faster travel. The drive transitions between interstate speeds and local roads, so be prepared for a change in pace and road type. This blend means you get some efficiency from the highway but also a taste of local Mississippi driving.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Elton Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Elton Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.6 miles (Midway Road): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Taylorsville, MS to Dabney Crossroads, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Terry along the way.

Terry

10.3 mi in | ~12m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.2 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 0.2 miles (Elton Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.6 miles (Midway Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dabney Crossroads, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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