Origin
Blytheville, AR
Night in Blytheville on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blytheville, AR
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Trip Overview
Connecting Blytheville to Jonesboro, this 52.8-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Southeast Arkansas. You can easily complete the drive in about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. With a fuel budget of just $7, it is an incredibly economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. You will navigate primarily via Highway 18, South Main Street, and Cate Avenue as you move between these two cities. Because the entire trip stays within the same region, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you where you need to go without requiring extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | 50.7 mi | 1h 7m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— 50.7 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on US 78; AR 18
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on US 78; AR 18
51 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Highway 18
3
Turn slight right
502 ft
·
22 sec
4
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
6
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Blytheville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster around mile 53.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Night in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter the monotony of long, straight stretches of divided road. Instead, your attention will be required for consistent turns as you transition between local roads like South Main Street and Cate Avenue. Because there is no extended highway time, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles, meaning the pace remains steady and localized. You will feel the rhythm of the local landscape as you navigate these surface streets directly to your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.7 mi on Highway 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 18 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 53.5 miles in near Cate Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 1h 12m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.7 miles on Highway 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.5 miles (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesboro, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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