How far is Biloxi, MS from Jonestown, MS?

The driving distance from Biloxi, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.1 mi
06h 50m
Flight
286.15 mi
460.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.15 mi
Kilometers
460.51 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.1 mi
Kilometers
552.17 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonestown
Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 AM CST
Return by in Biloxi
Sat, Nov 7, 7:37 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Biloxi
2026-11-06T17:56
Arrive Jonestown
Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM CST

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

Leave by
10:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Biloxi
8:00 PM CST
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
Ridgeland
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Biloxi
171.7 mi
03h 25m
To Jonestown
171.4 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    147.9 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Merge left

    23.4 mi · 34 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Belen Road

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Belen Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1931 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    816 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Church Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    77 m · 11 sec · 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
150 mi · 44%
US 49 North
124 mi · 36%
Bohn Street
23.8 mi · 7%
US 278
23.7 mi · 7%
Belen Road
10.4 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

148 mi · 02h 41m

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
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
286.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
03h 25m from Biloxi
Leave By
10:18 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Biloxi and Sunny 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 343.1 miles (552.2 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Biloxi and 171.4 miles from Jonestown.

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

The direct path is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 CST. 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 $45.18 one way or $90.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland.

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

54 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

68 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

71 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Biloxi and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 286.15 mi (460.51 km).

Biloxi

#1 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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

Jonestown is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3195500, -90.4556500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Biloxi (-88.88531, 30.39603)
End: Jonestown (-90.45565, 34.31955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.83 L · about $45.18
Round trip
$90.36
24.22 gal · 91.66 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $45.18 $90.36
Mid-grade $4.21 $51.02 $102.04
Premium $4.61 $55.86 $111.73
Diesel $5.80 $70.23 $140.45

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Biloxi and Jonestown. The current time is 17:56:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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