Road Trips from Jonesboro, AR
You're looking for a weekend escape from Jonesboro, and the options here offer a good mix for different moods. There are several destinations well within a two-hour drive, perfect for a quick day trip, with some featuring highway-focused routes and others sticking to surface roads. For those wanting a longer haul, you can push further south for drives over 4 hours, including options that pass by national parks. The terrain is generally flat, but the variety in distance and drive style means you can tailor your trip.
Total Routes
15
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
Bryant, AR
1h 40m72.4 mi one way
This drive to Bryant is a solid highway-focused option, covering 72.4 miles in about 1.7 hours. It has a good drive score of 8 and includes parks, making it a convenient day trip. It's a straightforward route if you want to get there efficiently.
Paragould, AR
35m21.7 mi one way
For a very short trip, Paragould is just 21.7 miles away and takes only 36 minutes. This route is mostly surface roads with a drive score of 7. It's one of the quickest options if you're looking for something very close to home.
Hoxie, AR
32m22.8 mi one way
Hoxie is another close option, at 22.8 miles and a 30-minute drive. This route is primarily highway, offering a quick connection with a drive score of 7. It's similar in distance to Paragould but uses more highway.
Manila, AR
51m36.4 mi one way
Manila is a 36.4-mile trip that takes under an hour at 0.9 hours. This drive uses mostly surface roads and has a drive score of 6. The terrain is noted as mostly flat, making for an easy cruise.
Full-day getaway
Pine Bluff, AR
3h 7m171.1 mi one way
This longer drive heads south to Pine Bluff, covering 171.1 miles in 3.1 hours. It's a mostly highway route with a strong drive score of 8. This is a good option if you want to cover significant distance on main roads.
North Little Rock, AR
2h 17m127.1 mi one way
North Little Rock is a substantial drive at 127.1 miles, taking about 2.3 hours. This route relies mainly on highways and scores an 8 for its drive quality. It's a good choice for reaching a larger city efficiently.
Clarksville, AR
3h 39m199.9 mi one way
Clarksville is one of the longer trips, at 199.9 miles and 3.7 hours. This route is predominantly highway with a high drive score of 8. Consider this if you're looking for an extended drive through Arkansas.
Lonoke, AR
2h 21m116.4 mi one way
Lonoke is located 116.4 miles away, with a drive time of 2.4 hours. The route is primarily highway and receives a drive score of 8. This is a solid mid-range option for reaching a destination south of Jonesboro.
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Mena, AR
5h 9m258.6 mi one way
For the longest drive on this list, Mena is 258.6 miles away and takes 5.2 hours. It's a mostly highway route with the highest drive score of 9. This is the ultimate choice for a dedicated road trip experience.
Dermott, AR
4h 32m242.6 mi one way
Dermott is a longer drive at 242.6 miles, taking 4.5 hours. This highway-focused route has a drive score of 8 and passes by the Arkansas Post National Memorial, offering a unique historical stop. It's a good option for a longer haul with a point of interest.
Glenwood, AR
4h 9m214.9 mi one way
This drive to Glenwood covers 214.9 miles in 4.2 hours, predominantly on highways with a drive score of 8. A key feature is its proximity to Hot Springs National Park, making it ideal for nature and relaxation.
Tennessee, AR
4h 1m218.6 mi one way
Tennessee, AR is 218.6 miles away, requiring 4 hours of driving. This is mostly a highway route with a drive score of 8, and the terrain is mostly flat. It represents a significant drive south with easy driving conditions.
Bella Vista, AR
5h 49m322.2 mi one way
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When to Go
Spring
The spring brings mild weather, ideal for exploring the park-adjacent routes like those leading to Dermott or Glenwood, offering pleasant driving conditions.
Summer
Summer heat makes the highway-focused drives to further destinations like Mena or Clarksville more appealing, allowing you to cover distance efficiently.
Fall
Autumn foliage could enhance the drives, especially the longer highway routes. Consider the drive to Glenwood for potential scenic views.
Winter
Winter offers clear roads for the mostly highway options, with shorter trips to Paragould or Hoxie being practical for quick excursions.
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