Eudora to Jonesboro is 243.4 miles and takes about 4h 54m via US 61 and I 555, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region towards the Northeast. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
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
121.7 miles from Eudora, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 61
101.3 mi
2h 3m
I 555
42.3 mi
43m
US 49
28.5 mi
32m
US 82
22.5 mi
27m
I 55
15.6 mi
16m
US 65
11.7 mi
16m
Blues Highway
6.4 mi
7m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 101.3 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eudora, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on AR 159
210 ft·5 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn right onto AR 8
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Armstrong Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 65
12 mi·16 min·US 65
4
Turn right onto US 82; US 278
22 mi·27 min·US 82; US 278
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
294 ft·11 sec
7
Turn left onto Old Hwy 61
0.2 mi·17 sec·Old Hwy 61
8
Continue on South Broad Street
1.6 mi·2 min·South Broad Street
9
Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Hwy 61
10
At end of road, turn right onto Griffin Road
145 ft·2 sec·Griffin Road
11
Turn left onto US 61; US 278
68 mi·1 hr 22 min·US 61; US 278
12
Continue on US 49; US 61
29 mi·32 min·US 49; US 61
13
Continue on US 61; MS 4
33 mi·41 min·US 61; MS 4
14
Turn left onto Horn Lake Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Horn Lake Road
15
Continue on New Horn Lake Road
1.5 mi·2 min·New Horn Lake Road
16
Continue on Horn Lake Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Horn Lake Road
17
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
18
Merge onto I 55
3.9 mi·5 min·W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
19
Continue on I 55; US 61; US 64; US 70; US 78; US 79
1.0 mi·1 min·Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
20
Continue on I 55; US 78
6.4 mi·7 min·Blues Highway
21
Take the exit onto I 55; US 78
16 mi·16 min·I 55; US 78
Exit 277
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 555, AR 77, US 63: Turrell, Marked Tree, Jonesboro
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 555, US 63: Marked Tree, Jonesboro
24
Merge onto I 555
42 mi·43 min·I 555
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 44Toward Harrisburg rdUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
119 ft·2 sec
Use the right lane.
27
Turn right onto AR 1B
0.9 mi·1 min·Harrisburg Road
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto AR 18
0.1 mi·11 sec·East Highland Drive
Use the left lane.
29
Turn slight right
502 ft·22 sec
30
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
31
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
32
Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 54-minute drive time, leaving Eudora in the morning is advisable to make the most of daylight. The route has only one suggested stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you transition from US 61 to I 555. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, ensure your tank is full before departing Eudora, as the longest stretch on US 61 is over 100 miles. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 121.7 miles from Eudora, AR, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 54 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.7 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
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 Eudora, 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 Eudora, AR
This is one driving day of about 243.4 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Eudora, 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 61 for about 101.3 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 241.8 — 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|AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Turn right onto AR 8 / East Armstrong Street
Navigation decision point
6
197.6 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 555, US 63: Marked Tree, Jonesboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 555, US 63: Marked Tree, Jonesboro
7
240.6 mi into trip|~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward Harrisburg rd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward Harrisburg rd
7
240.8 mi into trip|~4h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
241.8 mi into trip|~4h 50m in|AR 18 / East Highland Drive
Turn left onto AR 18 / East Highland Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.26 one way
$74.51 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$41.26
$82.53
premium
$4.65
$44.55
$89.10
diesel
$6.28
$60.14
$120.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73
0
$25.56
$11.68
Efficient EV
60.9
0
$21.30
$9.74
EV Truck/SUV
97.4
1
$34.08
$15.58
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Eudora, AR
Morning
in Eudora on Thursday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Morning
in Jonesboro on Thursday
Local time
6:16 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
2 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
4h 54m 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?
This drive is about 93% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 101.3 miles on US 61. You'll transition from US 61 to I 555, which means you'll encounter more frequent exits and potentially higher traffic volumes as you approach Jonesboro. Expect a consistent cruising pace for the majority of the trip.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.3 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and I 555. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 8 / East Armstrong Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 243.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 8 / East Armstrong Street): Navigation decision point; at 197.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
325 ft116 ft
Total Climb
267 ft
Total Descent
77 ft
Highest Point
325 ft
~218.2 mi in
Elevation Range
209 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eudora, AR to Jonesboro, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Marked Tree along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 243.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.3 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 8 / East Armstrong Street): Navigation decision point; at 197.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
