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Trip from Greenwood, 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

4h 34m

Distance

256.1 mi

412 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 21m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m

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

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Greenwood, AR

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Trip Overview

Spanning 256.1 miles across Arkansas, this journey from Greenwood to Jonesboro typically takes about 4 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay, keeping your travel plans straightforward. You should budget approximately $39 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, your path utilizes a combination of I-40 East, US 64, and East Oak Street. While this is a practical day trip, the route is not a simple highway sprint, so prepare for a fair amount of time behind the wheel.

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

128 miles from Greenwood, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 126.2 mi 2h 6m
US 64 74.6 mi 1h 17m
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: I 40 — 126.2 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Dora Road

300 ft · 8 sec · Dora Road
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
3

Merge onto I 40

126 mi · 2 hr 6 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 64
5

Keep slight left at fork

212 ft · 8 sec
6

Turn left onto US 64

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
7

Continue on US 64

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64
8

Continue on US 64

26 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit onto US 64

75 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US 64
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
11

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec
12

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226
13

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
14

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
15

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
16

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a 4-hour drive, planning for at least one dedicated stop will help you stay refreshed and focused on the road. Aim to depart early in the day to avoid the fatigue that can set in during the final stretches of this turn-heavy route. Because you are navigating local roads, keep a close watch on your navigation tools, as the mix of US 64 and East Oak Street requires careful attention to turns. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to pace your stops based on your personal comfort rather than strict highway exit intervals. By factoring in that $39 fuel cost before you leave, you can ensure your budget stays on track for the duration of the trip.

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 128 miles from Greenwood, AR, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.2 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 56 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128 miles or 2h 9m 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 42m

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 Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, AR

This is one driving day of about 256.1 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Greenwood, 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 40 for about 126.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Vilonia, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vilonia, AR

128 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

Delaware, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128 miles from Greenwood, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

0.2 mi

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 256.1

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

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 54.9

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18702067278

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

Eggsellent Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18702036250

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18709380111

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18705206006

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18709264835

Visit website

Something Art Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18702062715

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18702039837

Visit website

Four Kings Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18703164259

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18705303326

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+18703407349

Visit website

Little Lattes Play Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+18706048137

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 128

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 219.5

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 128

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 256.1

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 3–11 pm

+18708194132

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 256.1

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 234.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

Navigation decision point

Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
126.5 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 64

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 64
5
126.7 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
234.5 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.68 one way

$77.35 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $42.46 $84.92
premium $4.56 $45.97 $91.93
diesel $5.61 $56.54 $113.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.8 0 $26.89 $12.29
Efficient EV 64 0 $22.41 $10.24
EV Truck/SUV 102.4 1 $35.85 $16.39

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenwood, AR

Night in Greenwood on Saturday

Local time

11:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Night in Jonesboro on Saturday

Local time

11:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 34m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this trek toward Jonesboro. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your time navigating local roads that demand your full attention and regular steering adjustments. The character of the drive shifts as you transition away from the interstate portions, favoring a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. Because the route is composed of winding local segments, you will find it requires more focus than a standard high-speed highway commute. Keep in mind that the lack of sustained, high-speed interstate miles means your travel pace will remain steady but varied throughout the journey.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.2 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 256.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 256.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 126.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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