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
18
Shortest
3.9h
With Parks Nearby
8
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
17 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.
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.
Barling, AR
4h 44m261.7 mi one way
De Queen, AR
5h 32m271.4 mi one way
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.
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Mena, AR
5h 9m258.6 mi one way
Tennessee, AR
4h 1m218.6 mi one way
Barling, AR
4h 44m261.7 mi one way
De Queen, AR
5h 32m271.4 mi one way
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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