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Trip from Jonestown, MS to Olive Branch, MS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

74.9 mi

121 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Jonestown, MS, MS

Jonestown, MS

Denniz Futalan

city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Olive Branch, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jonestown, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 74.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 72, Goodman Road, County Road 604 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.1 miles on US 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Jonestown, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 72 52.1 mi 1h
Goodman Road 17.1 mi 21m
County Road 604 4.3 mi 11m
Mississippi Highway 2 1.2 mi 2m
Kossuth Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 72 — 52.1 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonestown, MS and Olive Branch, MS.

1

Start on MS 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 2
2

Continue on MS 2

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Kossuth Road
3

Turn left onto County Road 604

371 ft · 16 sec · County Road 604
4

Continue on County Road 604

4.3 mi · 11 min · County Road 604
5

Turn left onto US 72

39 mi · 44 min · US 72
6

Enter roundabout onto US 72

155 ft · 1 sec · US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
7

Continue on US 72

13 mi · 15 min · US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 302

15 mi · 18 min · Goodman Road
Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Goodman Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road
Use the left lane.
10

Arrive at destination

Goodman Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.5 miles from Jonestown, MS, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Branch, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jonestown, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jonestown, MS

This is one driving day of about 74.9 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Jonestown, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 52.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Snow Lake Shores, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Snow Lake Shores, MS

37 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Middleton, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Jonestown, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

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2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 74.9

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 69.6

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 73.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | County Road 604

Turn left onto County Road 604

Navigation decision point

6
44.3 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 72

Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 West: Memphis

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 72 West: Memphis
4
44.4 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 72

Straight onto US 72 toward US 72 West: Memphis

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 72 West: Memphis
8
57.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | MS 302 / Goodman Road

Keep slight right at fork onto MS 302 / Goodman Road toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven
5
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | Goodman Road

Turn left onto Goodman Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.31 one way

$22.62 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.42 $24.83
premium $4.56 $13.44 $26.89
diesel $5.61 $16.54 $33.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.86 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.55 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.49 $4.79

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jonestown, MS

Afternoon in Jonestown on Saturday

Local time

2:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Branch, MS

Afternoon in Olive Branch on Saturday

Local time

2:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 36m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

74.9 mi in 1h 36m, mostly highway — 52.1 mi of that is on US 72.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.1 mi on US 72.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and Goodman Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near County Road 604.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (County Road 604): Navigation decision point; at 44.3 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 44.4 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Jonestown, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Southaven along the way.

Southaven

57.9 mi in | ~1h 14m | via MS 302

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 74.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.1 miles on US 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (County Road 604): Navigation decision point; at 44.3 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 44.4 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olive Branch, MS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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