How far is Jonestown, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Jonestown, MS to Southaven, MS is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.18 mi
01h 34m
Flight
76.67 mi
123.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.67 mi
Kilometers
123.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.18 mi
Kilometers
151.57 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Jonestown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonestown
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonestown
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Snow Lake Shores
MS

Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Jonestown
43.7 mi
00h 47m
To Southaven
50.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi Highway 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  2. 2

    Continue on Kossuth Road

    1487 ft · 37 sec · Kossuth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 604

    113 m · 16 sec · County Road 604

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 604

    4.3 mi · 11 min · County Road 604

  5. 5

    Turn left

    38.5 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

    47 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Goodman Road

    26.7 mi · 36 min · Goodman Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward Memphis

    1745 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road
26.7 mi · 28%
US 72 West
13.5 mi · 14%
County Road 604
4.33 mi · 5%
Memphis
2.07 mi · 2%
Mississippi Highway 2
1.18 mi · 1%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.5 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Lake Shores
00h 47m from Jonestown
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snow Lake Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Jonestown and 50.5 miles from Southaven.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snow Lake Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snow Lake Shores, 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 Snow Lake Shores.

RAIL

Central Station

82 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonestown and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 76.67 mi (123.39 km).

Jonestown

#1 Jonestown

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates34.8709200, -88.6667200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: MS 2 (-88.666298, 34.87011)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.58 L · about $12.57
Round trip
$25.15
6.64 gal · 25.16 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.57 $25.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.14 $28.28
Premium $4.63 $15.35 $30.71
Diesel $5.42 $17.98 $35.96

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 Jonestown and Southaven. The current time is 05:58:45.

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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.