Goshen, AR to Jonesboro, AR is 238.3 miles and takes about 5h 1m via US 62, US 412, and US 65, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. The route is mostly highway, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration and a modest fuel cost, this is a practical option for getting between these two points efficiently.
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
119.1 miles from Goshen, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
142.1 mi
2h 52m
US 412
40.2 mi
46m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
US 63
12 mi
14m
T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi
11m
East Bowen Boulevard
8.5 mi
13m
Main Street
5.9 mi
8m
US 63 BUS
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 142.1 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on Blue Springs Road
48 ft·8 sec·Blue Springs Road
2
Turn left onto AR 45
8.5 mi·13 min·East Bowen Boulevard
3
Turn straight onto US 412B
0.5 mi·53 sec·US 412B
4
Turn right onto US 412
40 mi·46 min·US 412
5
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
7
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi·20 min·US 65
8
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi·35 min·US 62; US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi·18 min·US 62; US 412
10
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·US 62; US 412
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412
10 mi·11 min·T & C Boulevard
12
Turn right onto US 63 BUS
3.0 mi·5 min·US 63 BUS
13
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
45 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 63; AR 228
12 mi·14 min·US 63; AR 228
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
101 ft·7 sec
17
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi·5 min·West Washington Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
20
Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, departing in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Jonesboro. Plan for one stop to break up the 142.1-mile stretch on US 62. Fuel costs are estimated at $35, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Goshen. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway portions, as services can be more spread out.
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 119.1 miles from Goshen, AR, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.1 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 52 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.1 miles or 2h 28m 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 1m
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 Goshen, 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 Goshen, AR
This is one driving day of about 238.3 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Goshen, 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 62 for about 142.1 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 235.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 45 / East Bowen Boulevard
Turn left onto AR 45 / East Bowen Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
55.1 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
164.8 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
235.2 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
235.2 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|West Washington Avenue
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.10 one way
$74.19 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$40.90
$81.79
premium
$4.71
$44.20
$88.40
diesel
$6.18
$57.97
$115.94
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: 83.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.5
0
$25.02
$11.44
Efficient EV
59.6
0
$20.85
$9.53
EV Truck/SUV
95.3
1
$33.36
$15.25
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Goshen, AR
Morning
in Goshen on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
N 15 to 20 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Morning
in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
NNW 15 to 20 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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
9 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
5h 1m 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?
You'll spend about 88% of this 238.3-mile drive on the highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 142.1 miles, primarily on US 62. Expect mostly highway cruising for the bulk of the trip, with the transition to more surface roads happening later in the drive. The dense highway miles mean you'll likely see frequent exit signs for the majority of your travel time.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.1 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 412. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 45 / East Bowen Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 45 / East Bowen Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 55.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 164.8 miles (US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Goshen is a city of 34,000 people (2019) in northern Indiana. The city is known as a major recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts college, and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States.
The longest stretch is about 142.1 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 45 / East Bowen Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 55.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 164.8 miles (US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jonesboro, AR before the return drive.
