How far is Jonestown, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from Jonestown, MS to Jackson, MS is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonestown and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonestown and Jackson.
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Start on Mississippi Highway 2
18.7 mi · 33 min · Mississippi Highway 2
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto City Avenue South
20.6 mi · 31 min · City Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
30.1 mi · 45 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward Mississippi Highway 30
44 m · 12 sec · Mississippi Highway 30
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Take the ramp slight right
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
36.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center
2736 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
586 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on East Pearl Street
3245 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonestown and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 7 South
Take the exit slight left
101 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jonestown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonestown to Jackson?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 118 miles from Jonestown and 121.4 miles from Jackson.
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 41.4 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jonestown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Grenada
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 Grenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonestown and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 198.03 mi (318.7 km).
#1 Jonestown
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 34.8709200, -88.6667200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $3.79 | $32.00 | $64.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.99 | $71.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.76 | $91.51 |
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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