Jonesboro to Lake Village is 235.7 miles and takes about 4h 44m via South Third Street/Joe N Martin Expressway/Greenville Bypass, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, making it a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate experience. It's a solid option for a single-day excursion, especially if you prefer a less highway-intensive approach to covering this distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Third Street
129.8 mi
2h 36m
Joe N Martin Expressway
42.3 mi
43m
Greenville Bypass
24.7 mi
30m
Blues Highway
22.5 mi
24m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.9 mi
5m
South Lakeshore Drive
2 mi
4m
New Horn Lake Road
1.5 mi
2m
North Broad Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
South Third Street
— 129.8 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Lake Village, 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
Turn left onto AR 18
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Highland Drive
7
Turn right onto AR 1B
1.2 mi·2 min·Harrisburg Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 555 South: TrumannUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 555; US 49; US 78
42 mi·43 min·Joe N Martin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
11
Merge onto I 55; US 78
18 mi·18 min·Blues Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; I 55; US 78
0.8 mi·57 sec·Blues Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; US 78
4.0 mi·4 min·Blues Highway
Toward I 55 South: Memphis, Jackson MsUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Continue on I 55; US 78
1.0 mi·1 min·Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
15
Continue on I 55; US 61; US 64; US 70; US 78; US 79
3.9 mi·5 min·W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Exit 8Toward Horn Lake RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Horn Lake Road
0.3 mi·26 sec·Horn Lake Road
18
Continue on New Horn Lake Road
1.5 mi·2 min·New Horn Lake Road
19
Continue on Horn Lake Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Horn Lake Road
20
Turn right onto US 61
130 mi·2 hr 36 min·South Third Street
21
Turn right onto Griffin Road
145 ft·7 sec·Griffin Road
22
Turn left onto Old Hwy 61
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Hwy 61
23
Turn straight onto North Broad Street
1.5 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
24
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
25
Merge onto US 82; US 278
25 mi·30 min·Greenville Bypass
26
Turn right onto AR 159
2.0 mi·4 min·South Lakeshore Drive
27
Arrive at destination
AR 159
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 44m estimated drive time and a fuel cost around $37, this route is easily manageable in one day. Consider an early morning departure from Jonesboro to maximize daylight and enjoy a more leisurely pace on the surface roads. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services might be less frequent on the surface road portions compared to interstate travel. The longest stretch of highway is over 129 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before you hit that segment.
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 117.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.8 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 52 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.8 miles or 2h 17m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Village, 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 235.7 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 South Third Street for about 129.8 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 73.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|AR 1B / Harrisburg Road
Turn right onto AR 1B / Harrisburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 555 South: Trumann
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 555 South: Trumann
5
3.1 mi into trip|~6m in|I 555; US 49; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge onto I 555; US 49; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
64.5 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|I 55; US 78 / Blues Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55; US 78 / Blues Highway toward I 55 South: Memphis, Jackson Ms
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Memphis, Jackson Ms
7
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Horn Lake Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Horn Lake Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.72 one way
$65.44 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$36.61
$73.22
premium
$4.29
$39.80
$79.60
diesel
$4.80
$44.50
$89.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.7
0
$24.75
$11.31
Efficient EV
58.9
0
$20.62
$9.43
EV Truck/SUV
94.3
1
$33.00
$15.08
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Late night
in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Lake Village, AR
Late night
in Lake Village on Sunday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
WSW 0 to 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
3 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
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 20% of this 235.7-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway, 129.8 miles on South Third Street, before transitioning to mostly surface roads. This means you'll likely notice more local traffic and a slower pace once you leave the limited-access sections. Be prepared for more frequent intersections and potential slowdowns as you navigate through communities.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.8 mi on South Third Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near AR 1B / Harrisburg Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 235.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (AR 1B / Harrisburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 555; US 49; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
325 ft122 ft
Total Climb
21 ft
Total Descent
221 ft
Highest Point
325 ft
Elevation Range
202 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 Lake Village, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson Ms along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 235.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.8 miles on South Third Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lake Village, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (AR 1B / Harrisburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 555; US 49; US 78 / Joe N Martin Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lake Village, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
