How far is Biloxi, MS from Jonestown, MS?

The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 357.6 miles (575.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.4 miles (498 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.59 mi
07h 08m
Flight
309.45 mi
498.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.45 mi
Kilometers
498.01 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.59 mi
Kilometers
575.48 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonestown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in Biloxi
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biloxi
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Jonestown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biloxi
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Marion
MS

Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

From Biloxi
179.1 mi
03h 34m
To Jonestown
178.5 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Howard Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Howard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Division Street

    2603 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Bohn Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Bohn Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 49 North: Hattiesburg, Jackson

    2209 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    1520 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North, I 20 East: Meridian, Tuscaloosa

    9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North: Macon

    1383 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road 514

    4.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 514

  24. 24

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

    2749 ft · 1 min · County Road 547

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 547

    1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 547

  26. 26

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

    2993 ft · 1 min · County Road 500

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 500

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 500

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 2

    89 m · 6 sec · Mississippi Highway 2

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Highway 2

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
88.4 mi · 25%
US 45 North
65.4 mi · 18%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 15%
US 49 North
45.4 mi · 13%
Bohn Street
23.8 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
21.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

88.4 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
309.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
03h 34m from Biloxi
Leave By
9:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Biloxi and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jonestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.6 miles (575.5 km) and usually takes 07h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Biloxi and 178.5 miles from Jonestown.

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

The direct path is about 309.4 miles (498 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.79 one way or $95.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Biloxi and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jonestown.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marion, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.

RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Laurel station

92 mi away
230 North Maple Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

101 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

115 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 309.45 mi (498.01 km).

Biloxi

#1 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Jonestown

#2 Jonestown

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates34.8709200, -88.6667200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Biloxi (-88.88531, 30.39603)
End: Jonestown (-88.66672, 34.87092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.76 L · about $47.79
Round trip
$95.58
25.24 gal · 95.52 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.79 $95.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.75 $107.50
Premium $4.63 $58.37 $116.74
Diesel $5.42 $68.34 $136.67

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Biloxi and Jonestown. The current time is 05:53:37.

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.