Trip from England, AR to Jonesboro, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

143.5 mi

231 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 31m ★

6 AM

2h 41m

8 AM

3h 3m

10 AM

2h 49m

12 PM

2h 47m

3 PM

2h 50m

5 PM

3h 2m

8 PM

2h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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England, AR

Mike Bird

Trip Overview

This 143.5-mile drive from England, Arkansas, to Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 80% of the drive on interstates and main roads like I-57 and US 78. With an estimated fuel cost of $22, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region of Arkansas. The majority of the drive is on I-57, making it a predictable and efficient way to travel between these two Arkansas communities.

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

71.7 miles from England, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	95.5 mi	1h 38m
Main Street	12.8 mi	19m
US 78	12.1 mi	13m
Southwest Drive	7.4 mi	9m
East Belt Freeway	7.2 mi	7m
Old England Highway	2.7 mi	4m
England Road	2.5 mi	3m
South Main Street	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 95.5 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between England, AR and Jonesboro, AR.

Start on US 165; AR 15

80 ft · 5 sec · East Fordyce Street

Turn right onto US 165; AR 15

13 mi · 19 min · Main Street

Continue on US 165

2.7 mi · 4 min · Old England Highway

Continue on US 165

2.5 mi · 3 min · England Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 440

7.2 mi · 7 min · East Belt Freeway

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · this road

Toward I 57, US 67, US 167: Sherwood, North Little Rock, Jacksonville

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville

Merge onto I 57; US 167

21 mi · 21 min · I 57; US 167

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57; US 64; US 167

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 41 minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You can depart England, Arkansas, at your leisure, as the 143.5-mile distance and $22 fuel cost make it a manageable drive any time of day. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Pay attention to signage for I-57 as it forms the longest stretch of your journey, ensuring you maintain your course toward Jonesboro.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 71.7 miles from England, AR, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.5 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 32 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.7 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving England, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 England, AR

This is one driving day of about 143.5 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from England, 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 I 57 for about 95.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bald Knob, AR

72 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

Jacksonville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bald Knob, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.7 miles from England, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

1.3 mi

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Arkansas

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18705206006

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.3 mi

Something Art Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.1 mi

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18702067278

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

Eggsellent Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18702036250

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18709380111

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709316433

Visit website

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18705206006

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18709264835

Visit website

Something Art Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18702062715

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18702039837

Visit website

Four Kings Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18703164259

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18705303326

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+18703407349

Visit website

Little Lattes Play Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18706048137

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 3–11 pm

+18708194132

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 143.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 165; AR 15 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 165; AR 15 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

25.9 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: J...

121.9 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro

122.4 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

143.5 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.67 one way

$43.34 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$23.79	$47.58
premium	$4.56	$25.76	$51.51
diesel	$5.61	$31.68	$63.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.1	$15.07	$6.89
Efficient EV	35.9	$12.56	$5.74
EV Truck/SUV	57.4	$20.09	$9.18

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

England, AR

Late night in England on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Late night in Jonesboro on Tuesday

Local time

5:56 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

3 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

2h 41m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 80% of the drive utilizing major roads including I-57 and US 78. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 95.5 miles on I-57, suggesting long periods of consistent highway travel. This profile indicates a drive characterized by steady speeds and minimal detours through local towns, making it a relatively predictable and efficient journey. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, so prepare for that kind of driving environment.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 95.5 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Main Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 165; AR 15 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 143.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 165; AR 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between England, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Jacksonville.

Little Rock

25.5 mi in | ~35m

Jacksonville

25.5 mi in | ~35m

About the Cities

Arriving in Jonesboro, AR

Full guide →

Jonesboro is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 143.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 95.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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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Trip from England, AR to Jonesboro, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

The Rec Room

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

Native Brew Works

Sonic Drive-In

Hunan Restaurant

Eggsellent Cafe

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

Subway

Sonic Drive-In

The Rec Room

Shadrachs Coffee

Something Art Cafe

Shadrachs Coffee

Four Kings Coffee

Shadrachs Coffee

Shadrachs Coffee

Little Lattes Play Cafe

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

Craighead Forest Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

England, AR

Jonesboro, AR

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 41m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Jonesboro, AR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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