Jonesboro, LA Road Trips

Jonesboro, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 24-mile quick runs to 282-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Jonesboro, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Jonesboro, LA

Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

282.2 mi

Marrero, LA

Quickest Drive

35m

Eros, LA

Plan Around Jonesboro, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Jonesboro, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Houma, LA to Jonesboro, LA 262.1 mi · 5h 8m Baton Rouge, LA to Jonesboro, LA 193.7 mi · 3h 50m Bossier City, LA to Jonesboro, LA 87.6 mi · 1h 42m Alexandria, LA to Jonesboro, LA 72.2 mi · 1h 32m

Continue From Jonesboro, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Jonesboro, LA to Marrero, LA 282.2 mi · 5h 33m Jonesboro, LA to New Orleans, LA 274.3 mi · 5h 23m Jonesboro, LA to Metairie, LA 268.6 mi · 5h 17m Jonesboro, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA 268.3 mi · 5h 18m

Trips from Jonesboro, LA

Jonesboro, LA to Marrero, LA

282.2 mi 5h 33m

Jonesboro, LA to New Orleans, LA

274.3 mi 5h 23m

Jonesboro, LA to Metairie, LA

268.6 mi 5h 17m

Jonesboro, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA

268.3 mi 5h 18m

Jonesboro, LA to Kenner, LA

263.4 mi 5h 10m

Jonesboro, LA to Lake Charles, LA

168.3 mi 3h 31m

Jonesboro, LA to Lafayette, LA

159.7 mi 3h 3m

Jonesboro, LA to Shreveport, LA

89.3 mi 1h 45m

Jonesboro, LA to Monroe, LA

54.1 mi 1h 7m

Jonesboro, LA to Eros, LA

23.7 mi 35m

Driving from Jonesboro, LA

Expect an average of 185 miles and about 3h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Jonesboro, LA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 282 miles (5h 33m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Jonesboro, LA are Marrero, LA (282.2 mi, 5h 33m), New Orleans, LA (274.3 mi, 5h 23m), Metairie, LA (268.6 mi, 5h 17m), Metairie Terrace, LA (268.3 mi, 5h 18m), and Kenner, LA (263.4 mi, 5h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 185-mile drive from Jonesboro, LA, expect to burn about 7.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Jonesboro, LA and 4 routes heading into Jonesboro, LA, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 282 miles.

The longest mapped route from Jonesboro, LA covers 282 miles and takes approximately 5h 33m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.

The average route from Jonesboro, LA runs about 185 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Jonesboro, LA include Marrero, LA, New Orleans, LA, Metairie, LA and Metairie Terrace, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Jonesboro, LA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

4,092

Median Income

$36,458

Median Home Value

$84,000

Median Age

36.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Jonesboro, LA

Jonesboro is in Louisiana.

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Travel tips adapted from Jonesboro (Louisiana) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.