Coal Hill, AR to Jonesboro, AR is 210.4 miles and takes about 3h 53m via US 64 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, this route is a straightforward option for a single-day drive. You'll find it a practical way to cover the distance without extensive planning, making it ideal for those prioritizing efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
105.2 miles from Coal Hill, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
83.7 mi
1h 30m
I 40
71.4 mi
1h 11m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
East Oak Street
1.8 mi
3m
South Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 83.7 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Hill, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on Oak Street
80 ft·9 sec·Oak Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Street
248 ft·13 sec·3rd Street
3
Turn right onto US 64
9.1 mi·13 min·US 64
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
71 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 64
7
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·8 sec
8
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
9
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
10
Continue on US 64
26 mi·32 min·Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 64
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 64
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
13
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
14
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
15
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
16
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
17
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
18
Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time under four hours, this route is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. Aiming to leave in the morning will allow ample daylight for the 210.4-mile trip. The longest continuous driving segment is 83.7 miles on US 64, so plan your stop around that point if you prefer to break up the drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, it's wise to ensure you have a full tank before starting, especially since there's only one recommended stop. Keep an eye out for the transition from interstate to US highway, as this often signals a shift in speed limits and traffic patterns.
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 105.2 miles from Coal Hill, AR, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 46 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 1h 58m 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 9m
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 Coal Hill, 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 Coal Hill, AR
This is one driving day of about 210.4 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Coal Hill, 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 64 for about 83.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 188.8 — 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|3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 64
Turn right onto US 64
Navigation decision point
4
80.8 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 64
5
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
188.8 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.21 one way
$64.41 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$35.67
$71.34
premium
$4.65
$38.51
$77.02
diesel
$6.28
$51.99
$103.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.09
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.46
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Coal Hill, AR
Morning
in Coal Hill on Thursday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Morning
in Jonesboro on Thursday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
ESE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
1 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
3h 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 82% of the total mileage on major roads like US 64 and I 40. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted cruising for 83.7 miles on US 64. The transition to surface roads will occur after the main highway segments, offering a change of pace. Expect to notice the frequent exits and merging traffic typical of interstate travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.7 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 210.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point; at 80.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 210.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.7 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jonesboro, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point; at 80.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
