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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

Full-day getaway

Weekend trip

7 total in this range

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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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