How far is Southaven, MS from Jonestown, MS?

The driving distance from Southaven, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.08 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.66 mi
84.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.66 mi
Kilometers
84.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.08 mi
Kilometers
96.69 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonestown
Fri, Nov 6, 7:13 PM CST
Return by in Southaven
Fri, Nov 6, 8:29 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southaven
2026-11-06T17:56
Arrive Jonestown
Fri, Nov 6, 7:13 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southaven
9:30 PM CST
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
North Tunica
MS

Census-designated place in Tunica County, Mississippi

From Southaven
30.1 mi
00h 38m
To Jonestown
30 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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

    52 m · 10 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mosspoint Drive

    51 m · 7 sec · Mosspoint Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Moss Point Drive

    1081 ft · 48 sec · Moss Point Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Whitworth Street

    939 ft · 33 sec · Whitworth Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stateline Road West

  6. 6

    Continue on State Line Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    49.5 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jonestown Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Jonestown Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    86 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pear Orchard Road

    85 m · 6 sec · Pear Orchard Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Coahoma Road

    1495 ft · 30 sec · Coahoma Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    939 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Longino Street

    70 m · 16 sec · Longino Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    78 m · 11 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Line Road
3.92 mi · 7%
Jonestown Road
2.99 mi · 5%
Stateline Road West
2.52 mi · 4%
Coahoma Road
0.28 mi
Moss Point Drive
0.21 mi
Whitworth Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

49.5 mi · 00h 58m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Tunica
00h 38m from Southaven
Leave By
3:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Southaven and Sunny 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 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 Southaven and 30 miles from Jonestown.

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 7.4 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 3:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Tunica

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Tunica, 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 North Tunica.

RAIL

Central Station

56 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southaven and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 52.66 mi (84.75 km).

Southaven

#1 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

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

Jonestown is a place in Mississippi, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.3195500, -90.4556500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Southaven (-90.01259, 34.98898)
End: Jonestown (-90.45565, 34.31955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
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 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.82
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.73 $7.91 $15.82
Mid-grade $4.21 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.61 $9.78 $19.56
Diesel $5.80 $12.29 $24.59

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 Southaven and Jonestown. The current time is 17:56:18.

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.