Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Evening in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
98°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to England, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
144.6 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jonesboro, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
England, AR
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to England, AR covers 144.6 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, US 78, US 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.6 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
72.3 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 95.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 78 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| US 165 | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| North Belt Freeway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| England Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Old England Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 95.6 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and England, 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
96 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 57
10
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 440: Memphis, Texarkana
11
Continue on I 440
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Belt Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 165: Scott, England
13
Keep slight right at fork
160 ft
·
3 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 165
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
England Road
15
Continue on US 165
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old England Highway
16
Continue on US 165
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 165
17
Continue on US 165; AR 15
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Turn left onto US 165; AR 15
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Fordyce Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 165; AR 15
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.3 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.6 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 32 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.3 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near England, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 144.6 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 95.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from Jonesboro, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 125.9 — 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
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Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Union Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
117.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 440: Memphis, Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 440: Memphis, Texarkana
5
125.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 165: Scott, England
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165: Scott, England
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.18 one way
$42.37 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| premium | $4.49 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $31.87 | $63.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.65 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
England, AR
Evening in England on Friday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
24 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 44m 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?
144.6 mi in 2h 44m, mostly highway — 95.6 mi of that is on I 57.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Cate Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
325 ft
217 ft
Total Climb
90 ft
Total Descent
184 ft
Highest Point
325 ft
Elevation Range
108 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 England, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
117.5 mi in
|
~2h 5m
About the Cities
Starting in Jonesboro, AR
Full guide →Jonesboro is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas.
Top landmarks
- • Craighead County Courthouse — courthouse in Arkansas, United States
Arriving in England, AR
Full guide →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 44m. Total distance: 144.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 95.6 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: near the start (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 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 England, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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