How far is Olive Branch, MS from Jonestown, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olive Branch and Jonestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive Branch and Jonestown.
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Start on Goodman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road
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Continue on Goodman Road
14.8 mi · 18 min · Goodman Road
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
38.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn right onto County Road 604
4.4 mi · 12 min · County Road 604
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Turn right onto Kossuth Road
1487 ft · 30 sec · Kossuth Road
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Continue on Mississippi Highway 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Highway 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Olive Branch and Jonestown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 72 East
Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
38.5 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch to Jonestown?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Olive Branch and 37.5 miles from Jonestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Olive Branch and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jonestown.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olive Branch and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 66.18 mi (106.5 km).
#1 Olive Branch
A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
| Population | 39,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.9617600, -89.8295300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonestown
Town in Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 34.8709200, -88.6667200 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonestown (-88.66672, 34.87092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.30 | $28.59 |
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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