How far is Jackson, MS from Jonestown, MS?

The driving distance from Jackson, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.51 mi
04h 56m
Flight
198.03 mi
318.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.03 mi
Kilometers
318.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.51 mi
Kilometers
379.02 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonestown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Sat, Apr 18, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Jonestown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grenada
MS

City in Mississippi

From Jackson
117.9 mi
02h 28m
To Jonestown
117.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Jackson and Jonestown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lamar Street

    115 m · 10 sec · South Lamar Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Capitol Street

    2 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    554 ft · 11 sec · East Capitol Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Capitol Street

    16 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Capitol Street

    1139 ft · 33 sec · East Capitol Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Canton Road

    813 ft · 17 sec · Old Canton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeland Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lakeland Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7 North: Coffeeville

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford

    52 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 30: New Albany

    971 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mississippi Highway 30

    29.9 mi · 44 min · Mississippi Highway 30

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward Tupelo

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 15, MS 30 East: Pontotoc, Ripley

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 15

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Mississippi Highway 15

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 2

    18.7 mi · 33 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Highway 2

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Drive
113 mi · 48%
MS 7 North
44.8 mi · 19%
Mississippi Highway 30
29.9 mi · 13%
Mississippi Highway 2
18.7 mi · 8%
Mississippi Highway 15
8.81 mi · 4%
East Walnut Street
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Drive

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grenada
02h 28m from Jackson
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Jonestown?

The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Jackson and 117.6 miles from Jonestown.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.47 one way or $62.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grenada

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

44 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

117 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 198.03 mi (318.7 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.

Population157,821
Coordinates32.2987600, -90.1848100
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Jonestown

#2 Jonestown

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates34.8709200, -88.6667200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-90.18481, 32.29876)
End: Jonestown (-88.66672, 34.87092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $31.47
Round trip
$62.94
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.47 $62.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.39 $70.78
Premium $4.63 $38.43 $76.87
Diesel $5.42 $45.00 $90.00

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 Jackson and Jonestown. The current time is 05:53:30.

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.