Origin
Bono, AR
Night in Bono on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bono, 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
14m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bono, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Bono to Jonesboro, you are looking at a quick 8.8-mile journey that typically takes about 12 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it functions more like a local connection than a long-haul road trip. You will navigate primarily via West Washington Avenue, South Main Street, and Cate Avenue to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly transit within the Southeast region of Arkansas. Since both towns are located in the same region, you won't experience major geographic shifts, making this a straightforward and predictable commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West Washington Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| US 63B | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 4.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bono, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on US 63B
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 63B
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 63
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 63
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
101 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Washington Avenue
6
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
8
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 63
At end of road, turn left onto US 63
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Washington Avenue
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Night in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 experience, as this route features zero highway miles. Because you are sticking to surface streets, the road requires your full attention for navigating turns rather than maintaining a steady cruise-control pace. The lack of highway stretches means you should anticipate frequent stops and transitions between local thoroughfares. You will find that the character of the drive remains consistent throughout the short 12-minute duration, favoring local accessibility over long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any complex highway merging.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on US 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and West Washington Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 63): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (West Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on US 63. 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 1.1 miles (US 63): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (West Washington Avenue): 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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