How far is Gulfport, MS from Jonestown, MS?
The driving distance from Gulfport, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 338 miles (543.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulfport and Jonestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport and Jonestown.
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Start on 25th Avenue
60.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · 25th Avenue
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
10.3 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1077 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
862 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
147.9 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278, MS 6: Batesville, Oxford
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
83 m · 9 sec
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Merge left
23.4 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto Belen Road
10.4 mi · 15 min · Belen Road
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Turn left
1931 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Main Street
816 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
62 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
77 m · 11 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulfport and Jonestown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jackson
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Gulfport and Sunny near Jonestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport to Jonestown?
The road trip is about 338 miles (543.9 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Gulfport and 168.8 miles from Jonestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 $44.51 one way or $89.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gulfport and Sunny near Jonestown.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulfport and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 284.41 mi (457.71 km).
#1 Gulfport
The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
| Population | 71,438 |
| Coordinates | 30.3674200, -89.0928200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonestown
Jonestown is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3195500, -90.4556500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonestown (-90.45565, 34.31955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.73 | $44.51 | $89.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $50.26 | $100.52 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $55.03 | $110.07 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $69.18 | $138.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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