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Trip from Olive Branch, MS to Jonestown, 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

74.8 mi

120 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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city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States

Olive Branch, MS

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Jonestown, MS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Olive Branch, MS to Jonestown, MS covers 74.8 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 52.5 miles on US 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.30 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

37.4 miles from Olive Branch, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 74.8 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 (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 74.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 72 and Goodman Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.5 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 9 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 52.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and Goodman Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near MS 302 / Goodman Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Olive Branch, MS to Jonestown, MS is easy. At 1h 36m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (US 72): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.5 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | MS 302 / Goodman Road

Continue onto MS 302 / Goodman Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
3
16.5 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 72

Merge onto US 72

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
30.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 72

Enter roundabout onto US 72 toward US 72 East: Corinth

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 72 East: Corinth
4
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | MS 2 / Kossuth Road

Turn right onto MS 2 / Kossuth Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 72 52.5 mi 1h
Goodman Road 16.5 mi 20m
County Road 604 4.4 mi 11m
Mississippi Highway 2 1.2 mi 2m
Kossuth Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 72 — 52.5 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Goodman Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Goodman Road
2

Continue on MS 302

15 mi · 17 min · Goodman Road
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
3

Merge onto US 72

14 mi · 16 min · US 72
4

Enter roundabout onto US 72

153 ft · 1 sec · US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
5

Continue on US 72

38 mi · 44 min · US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
6

Turn right onto County Road 604

4.4 mi · 11 min · County Road 604
7

Turn right onto MS 2

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Kossuth Road
8

Continue on MS 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi Highway 2
9

Arrive at destination

MS 2

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 37.4 miles from Olive Branch, MS, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.4 miles or 45m 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Olive Branch, MS

This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Olive Branch, MS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 52.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.4 mi from Olive Branch, MS · 45m into the drive

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

Rossville, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Brody, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Olive Branch, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jonestown, MS

The final approach into Jonestown, 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 start, short detour

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

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

2 Crazy Fellas

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16624084815

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 5.3

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.30 one way

$22.59 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.40 $24.80
premium $4.56 $13.43 $26.85
diesel $5.61 $16.51 $33.03

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 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
EV Truck/SUV 29.9 0 $10.47 $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 17, 2026

Origin

Olive Branch, MS

Morning in Olive Branch on Saturday

Local time

10:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonestown, MS

Morning in Jonestown on Saturday

Local time

10:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°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 cooler 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 Olive Branch, MS to Jonestown, MS covers 74.8 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 37.4 miles from Olive Branch, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.30 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.

The drive from Olive Branch, MS to Jonestown, MS is easy. At 1h 36m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (MS 302 / Goodman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (US 72): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.5 miles (US 72): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Olive Branch, MS to Jonestown, 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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