How far is Jonestown, MS from Southaven, MS?
The driving distance from Jonestown, MS to Southaven, MS is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
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.
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Start on 2nd Street
78 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Longino Street
70 m · 12 sec · Longino Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
939 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Coahoma Road
1772 ft · 37 sec · Coahoma Road
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Turn right
86 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
3 mi · 4 min · Jonestown Road
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Turn right
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
1554 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
145 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Goodman Road West
7 mi · 11 min · Goodman Road West
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Whitworth Street
1362 ft · 43 sec · Whitworth Street
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Turn right onto Moss Point Drive
1248 ft · 1 min · Moss Point Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Five Oaks Drive West
52 m · 8 sec · Five Oaks Drive West
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jonestown Road
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25.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jonestown and Clear 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 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
North Tunica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Jonestown and 30.1 miles from Southaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonestown and Clear near Southaven.
Stop Ideas Near North Tunica
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 North Tunica.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonestown and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 52.66 mi (84.75 km).
#1 Jonestown
Jonestown is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3195500, -90.4556500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southaven
The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 56,644 |
| Coordinates | 34.9889800, -90.0125900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
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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