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Trip from Jonestown, MS to Southaven, MS

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

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

87.6 mi

141 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jonestown, MS to Southaven, MS covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 $13.23 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

43.8 miles from Jonestown, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 87.6 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 16 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 Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 10 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 57.9 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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
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
86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward Southaven, Horn Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
5
87.5 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | Five Oaks Drive North

Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 72 52.1 mi 1h
Goodman Road 26.7 mi 35m
County Road 604 4.3 mi 11m
I 55 1.4 mi 1m
Mississippi Highway 2 1.2 mi 2m
Stateline Road West 0.4 mi <1m
Kossuth Road 0.3 mi <1m
Millbranch Road 0.2 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 Southaven, 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

27 mi · 35 min · Goodman Road
Toward MS 302 West: Olive Branch, Southaven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Memphis
10

Merge onto I 55; I 69

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 55; I 69
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Southaven, Horn Lake
12

Turn left onto Stateline Road West

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Stateline Road West
13

Turn left onto Millbranch Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Millbranch Road
14

Turn right onto Haleville Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Haleville Drive
15

Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Five Oaks Drive North
16

Arrive at destination

Five Oaks Drive West

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 43.8 miles from Jonestown, MS, or about 58m 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 19 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 58m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southaven, 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 87.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 43.8 mi from Jonestown, MS · 58m into the drive

town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Collierville, TN

44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Snow Lake Shores, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Jonestown, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Southaven, MS

The final approach into Southaven, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.1

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 87.6

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.6

Horn Lake, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 87.6

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19013102301

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 81.3

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 81.3

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 81.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 68.8

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.8 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 81.3

Southaven, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.23 one way

$26.46 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.52 $29.05
premium $4.56 $15.72 $31.45
diesel $5.61 $19.34 $38.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.26 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

11:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southaven, MS

Morning in Southaven on Saturday

Local time

11:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

4 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 56m 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 Southaven, MS covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 43.8 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 $13.23 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 56m drive. You will face about 10 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 57.9 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Jonestown, MS to Southaven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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