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Trip from Jacksonville, 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

2h 5m

Distance

114.9 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Jacksonville, AR

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Trip Overview

This 114.9-mile drive from Jacksonville, Arkansas, to Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 5 minutes. With 90% of the journey on highways, it's a highly efficient route, making it an ideal day trip. You'll be spending most of your time on I-57, with brief segments on US 78 and Southwest Drive as you approach your destination. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, which is quite manageable. The overall feel of this drive is practical and focused, perfect for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

57.4 miles from Jacksonville, AR

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 91.1 mi 1h 33m
US 78 12.1 mi 13m
Southwest Drive 7.4 mi 9m
North 1st Street 1.5 mi 3m
South Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
T P White Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Cate Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 91.1 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 161

1.5 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
2

Turn straight onto T P White Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · T P White Drive
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
4

Merge onto I 57; US 167

17 mi · 16 min · I 57; US 167
5

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
7

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec
8

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226
9

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
10

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
11

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
12

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2-hour duration, this drive from Jacksonville to Jonesboro is best tackled as a single-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you approach Jonesboro. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the longest stretch on I-57 is over 90 miles, so a fuel stop before embarking or during that segment is wise. The total fuel cost is estimated at $17, making it an economical trip.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Jacksonville, AR, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 25 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.4 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, AR

This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Jacksonville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Diaz, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Diaz, AR

57 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

Beebe, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Jacksonville, 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 91.1 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

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jonesboro, Arkansas

2.8 mi

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 114.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.9

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 114.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 114.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709316433

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.9

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 114.9

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 114.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 73.9

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 114.9

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 114.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 114.9

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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 114.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 57; US 167

Merge onto I 57; US 167

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
93.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
4
93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
114.9 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.35 one way

$34.71 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.05 $38.10
premium $4.56 $20.62 $41.25
diesel $5.61 $25.37 $50.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.5 0 $12.06 $5.52
Efficient EV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.60
EV Truck/SUV 46 0 $16.09 $7.35

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Jacksonville, AR

Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Late night in Jonesboro on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

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

1 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 5m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 114.9-mile route. With 90% of the drive on interstates and major roads, the pace is generally quick. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 91.1 miles on I-57, so you can settle in for a solid period of driving. While much of the journey will involve smooth highway travel, be prepared for transitions onto US 78 and then Southwest Drive as you near Jonesboro. This shift will likely bring you into more local traffic and potentially slower speeds.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.1 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 78. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 93.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

About the Cities

Starting in Jacksonville, AR

Full guide →

Jacksonville is in the Central 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 5m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 91.1 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 57; US 167): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 93.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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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