How far is Tupelo, MS from Jonestown, MS?
The driving distance from Tupelo, MS to Jonestown, MS is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tupelo and Jonestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupelo and Jonestown.
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Start on North Spring Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
97 m · 19 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto North Front Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Front Street
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Turn right onto Barnes Street
711 ft · 36 sec · Barnes Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hilda Avenue
1048 ft · 52 sec · Hilda Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 45 North: Corinth
779 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
132 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right
30.6 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto County Road 514
4.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 514
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 547
2749 ft · 1 min · County Road 547
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Continue on County Road 547
1.5 km · 4 min · County Road 547
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 500
2993 ft · 1 min · County Road 500
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Continue on County Road 500
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 500
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Turn left onto Mississippi Highway 2
89 m · 6 sec · 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 Tupelo and Jonestown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 45 North
Keep slight right
30.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tupelo 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 Tupelo to Jonestown?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Booneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Tupelo and 25.4 miles from Jonestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tupelo and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jonestown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tupelo and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 42.4 mi (68.23 km).
#1 Tupelo
City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 38,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.2580700, -88.7046400 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.62 | $15.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
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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