Jonesboro, AR to Coal Hill, AR is 210.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m via I 57, I 40, and US 64, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. The majority of the drive is on major highways, making it a straightforward trip. With a recommended single day of travel, this route is well-suited for a quick transit between these two points in the state.
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
105.4 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
74.5 mi
1h 16m
I 40
71.4 mi
1h 11m
US 64
33 mi
42m
US 78
12.5 mi
14m
West Main Street
9.3 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
8m
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 Coal Hill, 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
71 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 40; US 65
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward US 64, SR 109
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
9.3 mi·13 min·West Main Street
16
Turn left onto 3rd Street
248 ft·13 sec·3rd Street
17
Turn right onto Oak Street
80 ft·3 sec·Oak Street
18
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Trip Plan
Given that this drive is under four hours, you have flexibility with your departure time; leaving in the morning allows ample time for a relaxed pace. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, especially during the longest highway stretch. You'll want to factor in the $33 fuel cost and ensure your tank is full before departing Jonesboro, as the majority of the route is highway where services can be spread out. Keep an eye on your GPS as you approach Coal Hill, as this is where the highway driving will conclude.
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 105.4 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 1h 56m 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 46 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.4 miles or 1h 56m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal Hill, 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 210.8 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 210.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
201.2 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward US 64, SR 109
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64, SR 109
5
210.8 mi into trip|~3h 54m in|Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.40 one way
$64.80 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$35.84
$71.67
premium
$4.65
$38.57
$77.13
diesel
$5.35
$44.40
$88.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.13
$10.12
Efficient EV
52.7
0
$18.45
$8.43
EV Truck/SUV
84.3
1
$29.51
$13.49
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon
in Jonesboro on Wednesday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
ENE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 7:33PM CDT until June 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Coal Hill, AR
Afternoon
in Coal Hill on Wednesday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
E 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 7:33PM CDT until June 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
72°F
Ward, AR
105 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 route is primarily highway driving, with 91% of the trip on major roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 74.5 miles on I 57, which will feel like substantial highway cruising. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of the drive. Expect a consistent pace with relatively few interruptions for most of the 210.8 miles.
91% 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 210.8 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
537 ft230 ft
Total Climb
391 ft
Total Descent
246 ft
Highest Point
537 ft
~195.7 mi in
Elevation Range
307 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 Jonesboro, AR to Coal Hill, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Conway
96.4 mi in|~1h 44m|via US 64
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 210.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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.
Yes — we found about 11 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.
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 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Coal Hill, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
