Spanning 205.8 miles across Arkansas, this trek from Berryville to Jonesboro typically takes about 4 hours and 3 minutes of drive time. Because the route stays off the major interstates, you should budget approximately $31 for fuel to cover the distance. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Navigating through the Southeast corner of the state, you will rely on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. This path is ideal if you prefer a direct, local-focused journey over the monotony of typical highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.2 miles from Berryville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
142.1 mi
2h 52m
West Main Street
16 mi
23m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
US 63
12 mi
14m
T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi
11m
South Main Street
7.3 mi
10m
US 63 BUS
3 mi
5m
West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 142.1 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berryville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
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Start on West Church Avenue
214 ft·15 sec·West Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto Spring Street
298 ft·18 sec·Spring Street
3
Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
355 ft·20 sec·West Madison Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 62
7.1 mi·10 min·South Main Street
5
Continue on US 62
16 mi·23 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
7
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi·20 min·US 65
8
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi·35 min·US 62; US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi·18 min·US 62; US 412
10
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·US 62; US 412
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412
10 mi·11 min·T & C Boulevard
12
Turn right onto US 63 BUS
3.0 mi·5 min·US 63 BUS
13
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
45 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 63; AR 228
12 mi·14 min·US 63; AR 228
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
101 ft·7 sec
17
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi·5 min·West Washington Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
20
Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour journey on local roads, plan to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. You will only need one primary stop along the way, so choose your break point strategically to stretch your legs before the final leg of the drive. Keep in mind that local road navigation requires more frequent speed adjustments, so factor that into your arrival time expectations. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of highway traffic allows you to set your own pace. Be sure to fuel up before leaving Berryville to ensure you stay within your $31 budget for the entire 205.8-mile transit.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.2 miles from Berryville, AR, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.2 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Berryville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Berryville, AR
This is one driving day of about 206.3 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Berryville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 62 for about 142.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 203.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Spring Street
Turn left onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Madison Avenue
Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 62 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 62 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip|~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
203.3 mi into trip|~4h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.16 one way
$62.31 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$34.20
$68.40
premium
$4.56
$37.03
$74.06
diesel
$5.61
$45.55
$91.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.9
0
$21.66
$9.90
Efficient EV
51.6
0
$18.05
$8.25
EV Truck/SUV
82.5
1
$28.88
$13.20
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Berryville, AR
Late night
in Berryville on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Late night
in Jonesboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since the route involves zero highway miles, you will navigate through local roads like Spring Street, West Madison Avenue, and South Main Street for the duration of the trip. Unlike a standard interstate cruise, this drive offers a technical experience that keeps you engaged with every turn. You will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, so prepare for a steady, rhythmic pace instead of high-speed cruising. It is a practical way to traverse the region while avoiding the typical highway grind.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.1 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Spring Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 142.1 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 62 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
