How far is Jonestown, MS from Biloxi, MS?

The driving distance from Jonestown, MS to Biloxi, MS is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.21 mi
05h 38m
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
329.21 mi
Kilometers
529.82 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Biloxi
Fri, Nov 6, 10:45 PM CST
Return by in Jonestown
Sat, Nov 7, 4:24 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonestown
2026-11-06T17:06
Arrive Biloxi
Fri, Nov 6, 10:45 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:42 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonestown
9:00 PM CST
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
Ridgeland
MS

City in Mississippi, United States

From Jonestown
172.7 mi
02h 49m
To Biloxi
156.5 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    77 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    62 m · 11 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1625 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1123 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    630 ft · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.1 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    147.8 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, US 49 South: Meridian, Hattiesburg

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Richland, Hattiesburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Highway 49 South

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 49 South

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2294 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 South: New Orleans, Gulf Coast

    1914 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98 East: Lucedale, Mobile

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49: Wiggins, Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast

    1558 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Multi Purpose Center, Hattiesburg

    833 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    41.9 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 67 South: D'Iberville, Biloxi

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Division Street

    1852 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Division Street

    3090 ft · 2 min · Division Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2572 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · Howard Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
159 mi · 48%
Highway 49 South
81.8 mi · 25%
Biloxi-D'Iberville Scenic Expressway
23.6 mi · 7%
Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway
7.75 mi · 2%
US 98 East
3.19 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

148 mi · 02h 40m

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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
286.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
02h 49m from Jonestown
Leave By
5:42 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonestown and Mostly Clear near Biloxi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.7 miles from Jonestown and 156.5 miles from Biloxi.

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 43.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.35 one way or $86.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Jonestown and Biloxi. Straight-line distance: 286.15 mi (460.51 km).

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#1 Jonestown

Jonestown is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3195500, -90.4556500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Biloxi

#2 Biloxi

The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.

Population46,127
Coordinates30.3960300, -88.8853100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-90.455651, 34.319548)
End: Howard Avenue (-88.885301, 30.396075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.62 gal
43.98 L · about $43.35
Round trip
$86.71
23.24 gal · 87.96 L
Estimated CO2
103.3 kg one way
Round trip: 206.5 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $43.35 $86.71
Mid-grade $4.21 $48.96 $97.91
Premium $4.61 $53.60 $107.21
Diesel $5.80 $67.38 $134.77

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 Jonestown and Biloxi. The current time is 17:06:42.

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.