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Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Clarksville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

199.9 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m

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

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Clarksville, AR

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Trip Overview

This 199.9-mile journey from Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Clarksville, Arkansas, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-57 and I-40 before transitioning to US 64, this route is heavily highway-focused, accounting for 94% of the total mileage. Expect a fuel cost of around $30 for this trip. Given its manageable length and duration, it's an excellent candidate for a day trip, allowing you flexibility in your departure and arrival times. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel as you traverse Arkansas.

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

99.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 74.5 mi 1h 16m
I 40 68.1 mi 1h 8m
US 64 33 mi 42m
US 78 12.5 mi 14m
Southwest Drive 7.4 mi 8m
South Rogers Street 1.3 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Union Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 74.5 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

75 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

458 ft · 25 sec · Cate Avenue
3

Turn left onto Union Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Street
4

Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

257 ft · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue
5

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
6

Continue on AR 18

7.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Drive
7

Continue on US 78; AR 226

13 mi · 14 min · US 78; AR 226
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
9

Merge onto I 57

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57
10

Take the exit onto US 64

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

33 mi · 41 min · US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
13

Merge onto I 40; US 65

68 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 40; US 65
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward AR 103, AR 21
15

Turn right onto AR 103

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rogers Street
16

Turn left onto US 64; AR 103

0.4 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto AR 103

90 ft · 1 sec · North College Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

AR 103

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 39-minute duration, departing Jonesboro in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Clarksville and still have the afternoon free. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where and when you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 74.5-mile stretch on I-57, to ensure you don't need to deviate from your planned route. The estimated fuel cost of $30 is a good baseline, but actual prices may vary, so it's wise to factor in a small buffer.

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 99.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 44 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.9 miles or 1h 49m 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 1m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, AR

This is one driving day of about 199.9 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Jonesboro, 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 74.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cabot, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cabot, AR

100 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

Diaz, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cabot, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.9 miles from Jonesboro, 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 74.5 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

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 171.3

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport, Arkansas

1.5 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

3 mi

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 171.3

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

Hunan Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.8

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18705234600

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 199.9

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709316433

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 171.3

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.5

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42.8

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 128.5

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 42.8

Newport, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 199.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
21.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
96.8 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | US 64

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 64 West: Conway
5
197.9 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

Take the exit toward AR 103, AR 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AR 103, AR 21
5
199.4 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in | US 64; AR 103 / East Main Street

Turn left onto US 64; AR 103 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.19 one way

$60.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $33.14 $66.28
premium $4.56 $35.88 $71.76
diesel $5.61 $44.14 $88.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60 0 $20.99 $9.60
Efficient EV 50 0 $17.49 $8.00
EV Truck/SUV 80 0 $27.99 $12.79

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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

Jonesboro, AR

Late night in Jonesboro on Sunday

Local time

5:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clarksville, AR

Late night in Clarksville on Sunday

Local time

5:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

3h 39m 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?

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates and highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 74.5 miles on I-57, offering a period of consistent speed and minimal interruptions. The transition to I-40 and then US 64 will provide a varied highway experience, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. Prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes covering distance with ease and predictability.

94% 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: 74.5 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 40. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in.

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 199.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.8 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Jonesboro, AR to Clarksville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.

Conway

96.4 mi in | ~1h 44m | via US 64

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 199.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.5 miles on I 57. 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.

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 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.8 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Clarksville, 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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