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 highway-focused drive.
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
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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.
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 74.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 72 and Goodman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.1 miles on US 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Effort3/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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: MemphisUse 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, SouthavenUse 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Jonestown, MS
· 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.31 one way
$22.62 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 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
Morning
in Jonestown on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olive Branch, MS
Morning
in Olive Branch on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jonestown, MS to Olive Branch, MS covers 74.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 72, Goodman Road, County Road 604. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Jonestown, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Jonestown, MS to Olive Branch, MS, road signs begin pointing toward Southaven along the way.
