How far is Olive Branch, MS from Jonestown, MS?
The driving distance from Olive Branch, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 28m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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
79 m · 13 sec · Goodman Road
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Turn left onto Cockrum Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Cockrum Road
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Take the ramp right toward Tunica
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South: Tunica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
38.3 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
3 mi · 4 min · Jonestown Road
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Turn right
86 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Pear Orchard Road
85 m · 6 sec · Pear Orchard Road
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Continue on Coahoma Road
1495 ft · 30 sec · Coahoma Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
939 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Longino Street
70 m · 16 sec · Longino Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
78 m · 11 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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 61 South
Merge slight left
38.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olive Branch and Sunny 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 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 36.2 miles from Olive Branch and 36.2 miles from Jonestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olive Branch and Sunny near Jonestown.
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 Olive Branch and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 56.88 mi (91.54 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
Jonestown is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3195500, -90.4556500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonestown (-90.45565, 34.31955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $14.79 | $29.57 |
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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