How far is Southaven, MS from Jonestown, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.6 mi
01h 56m
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
87.6 mi
Kilometers
140.98 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonestown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Southaven
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Jonestown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
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 Southaven
43.7 mi
00h 58m
To Jonestown
43.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Five Oaks Drive West

    653 ft · 31 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1097 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1307 ft · 39 sec · Millbranch Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stateline Road West

    1360 ft · 29 sec · Stateline Road West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2426 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake, Olive Branch

    1961 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

    26.5 mi · 36 min · Goodman Road West

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth

    47 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth

    38.5 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 604

    4.4 mi · 12 min · County Road 604

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kossuth Road

    1487 ft · 30 sec · Kossuth Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 2

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Highway 2

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
40.4 mi · 46%
US 72 East
38.5 mi · 44%
County Road 604
4.35 mi · 5%
Stateline Road West
2.3 mi · 3%
Mississippi Highway 2
1.18 mi · 1%
Kossuth Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Lake Shores
00h 58m from Southaven
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southaven 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 Southaven to Jonestown?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 Southaven and 43.9 miles from Jonestown.

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 10.9 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Southaven and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 76.67 mi (123.39 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Jonestown

#2 Jonestown

Town in Mississippi, United States

Population1,070
Coordinates34.8709200, -88.6667200
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Jonestown (-88.66672, 34.87092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.70
Round trip
$23.40
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.70 $23.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.63 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.42 $16.73 $33.46

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 Southaven and Jonestown. The current time is 05:53:38.

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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.