Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Morning in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
8:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
98°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Highland, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jonesboro, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Highland, AR
Eclipse Chasers
Trip Overview
Jonesboro, AR to Highland, AR is 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m via US 63 and US 62, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily in Arkansas, making it a straightforward hop between communities. Given its short duration and highway focus, it's ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip without significant planning. You'll find the driving comfortable for most of the way, with the majority of the route on well-maintained highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 56.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| US 62 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Dan Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Timberlane Drive | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Gee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Lakeshore Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 56.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Highland, AR.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cate Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto AR 91
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
5
Continue on AR 91
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Gee Street
6
Continue on AR 91
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto US 63
57 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 63
9
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 62; US 412
10
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 63; US 412
11
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 62; US 412
12
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
13
Take the exit
365 ft
·
10 sec
14
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; US 412; AR 175
15
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
425 ft
·
18 sec
·
Timberlane Drive
16
Continue on Timberlane Drive
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Timberlane Drive
17
Turn sharp right onto West Lakeshore Drive
415 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Lakeshore Drive
18
Arrive at destination
West Lakeshore Drive
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1h 36m drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving anytime in the morning should give you ample time to reach Highland, AR well before evening. With only 67.8 miles and a fuel cost estimated around $10, you won't need many stops, but it's always wise to top off your tank before departing Jonesboro, AR. Pay attention as you approach Highland, AR, as the route shifts from highway to local roads like Dan Avenue.
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 33.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.6 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.9 miles or 48m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jonesboro, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jonesboro, AR
This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Jonesboro, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 63 for about 56.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 67.7 — 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
|
Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue
Turn left onto AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
West Lakeshore Drive
Turn sharp right onto West Lakeshore Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $11.03 | $22.05 |
| premium | $4.49 | $11.97 | $23.95 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Highland, AR
Morning in Highland on Saturday
Local time
8:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
28 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
1h 36m 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?
You'll be on highways for about 92% of this 67.8-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 56.6 miles, primarily on US 63. Expect a predominantly highway feel for most of your travel, with the transition to surface roads like Dan Avenue happening closer to your destination. This means you'll likely experience consistent speed limits and fewer immediate intersections for the bulk of the trip.
92% 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: 56.6 mi on US 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and US 62. 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 1h 36m 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
594 ft
259 ft
Total Climb
571 ft
Total Descent
302 ft
Highest Point
594 ft
~67.8 mi in
Elevation Range
335 ft
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 Highland, 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 1h 36m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.6 miles on US 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland, 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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