Jonesboro, LA Road Trips
Jonesboro, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 271 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Jonesboro, LA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
282.2 mi
Marrero, LA
Quickest Drive
5h 8m
Houma, 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.
Continue From Jonesboro, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Jonesboro, LA
Driving from Jonesboro, LA
Expect an average of 271 miles and about 5h 20m behind the wheel when leaving Jonesboro, LA. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 282 miles (5h 33m), while the shortest is just 263 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 271-mile drive from Jonesboro, LA, expect to burn about 10.7 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 5 mapped routes leaving Jonesboro, LA and 1 routes heading into Jonesboro, LA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 263 to 282 miles.
The longest mapped route from Jonesboro, LA covers 282 miles and takes approximately 5h 33m. Shorter options start at just 263 miles.
The average route from Jonesboro, LA runs about 271 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 20m. 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.
Notable People from Jonesboro, LA
A sampling of people born in Jonesboro, LA.
James P. Pope
1884–1966
American politician (1884-1966)
Bob Hopkins
1934–2015
American basketball player and coach (1934-2015)
City data from Wikidata (Q2109528), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Jonesboro, LA
Jonesboro is in Louisiana.
1 Panda Chinese Restaurant, 319 E Main St #3203, ☏ +1 318-259-2229. Daily 11AM-9:30PM. (updated Oct 2022) 2 Diggidy Dawgs Southern Eatery LLC, 330 Old Winnfield Rd, ☏ +1 318-259-1489. M-W 11AM-4PM, Th-Su 11AM-8PM. (updated Oct 2022)
1 Sleep Inn, 134 Old Winnfield Rd, ☏ +1 318-838-5252. (updated Oct 2022)
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.
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