How far is Auburn, MS from Jonestown, MS?

The driving distance from Auburn, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.21 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.54 mi
65.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.54 mi
Kilometers
65.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.02 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonestown
Tue, Jun 2, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, Jun 2, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-06-02T12:16
Arrive Jonestown
Tue, Jun 2, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Booneville
MS

City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Auburn
26.2 mi
00h 37m
To Jonestown
26.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Jonestown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Jonestown.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1438

    36 m · 11 sec · County Road 1438

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Auburn Road / County Road 931

    1.1 km · 2 min · Auburn Road / County Road 931

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45:north: Corinth

    2209 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 514

    4.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 514

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 547

    2749 ft · 1 min · County Road 547

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 547

    1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 547

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 500

    2993 ft · 1 min · County Road 500

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 500

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 500

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 2

    89 m · 6 sec · Mississippi Highway 2

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Highway 2

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Jonestown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45
39.1 mi · 75%
County Road 514
4.86 mi · 9%
Auburn Road / County Road 931
4.34 mi · 8%
County Road 500
2.37 mi · 5%
County Road 547
1.46 mi · 3%
Mississippi Highway 2
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

US 45

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Booneville
00h 37m from Auburn
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Jonestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Jonestown?

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Booneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Auburn and 26.1 miles from Jonestown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Jonestown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 40.54 mi (65.25 km).

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#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.

Population60,258
Coordinates34.2848300, -88.6317200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Jonestown

#2 Jonestown

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates34.8709200, -88.6667200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-88.63172, 34.28483)
End: Jonestown (-88.66672, 34.87092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Jonestown. The current time is 12:16:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.