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Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Lincoln, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
293.8 mi
473 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jonesboro, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Lincoln, AR
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Trip Overview
Jonesboro, AR to Lincoln, AR is 293.8 miles and takes about 5h 23m via I 57 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day trip without feeling rushed.
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
146.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.9 mi | 1h 53m |
| I 57 | 74.5 mi | 1h 16m |
| US 64 | 33 mi | 42m |
| I 49 | 32.6 mi | 32m |
| US 78 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| East Heritage Parkway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Hogeye Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Lincoln, AR.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
7 sec
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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
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Union Street
4
Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
257 ft
·
9 sec
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West Oak Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
6
Continue on AR 18
7.4 mi
·
8 min
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Southwest Drive
7
Continue on US 78; AR 226
13 mi
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14 min
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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
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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
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US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
13
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 40; US 65
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
15
Continue on I 49
33 mi
·
32 min
·
I 49
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 53
Toward State Highway 170: West Fork
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto AR 170
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Phillips Street
18
Turn right onto AR 156
4.2 mi
·
7 min
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AR 156
19
Continue on AR 265
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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South State Highway 265
20
Turn right onto Hogeye Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
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Hogeye Road
21
Turn left onto US 62
6.4 mi
·
9 min
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East Heritage Parkway
22
Turn right onto Main Street
476 ft
·
26 sec
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Main Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto West Park Street
139 ft
·
8 sec
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West Park Street
24
Turn right onto Boyer Avenue
228 ft
·
10 sec
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Boyer Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Boyer Avenue
Trip Plan
Consider leaving Jonesboro in the morning to take advantage of the 5h 23m drive time and complete the trip within daylight. With only one recommended stop and a highway-heavy profile, you can be flexible with your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without an exit is over 113 miles on I 40. Aim to refuel before that longer segment if you're running low, especially if you're departing later in the day.
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 146.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 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 65 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.9 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, 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 293.8 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 40 for about 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.9 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Ozark Rest Area – Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Ozark Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Big Piney Rest Area – Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Newport Truck Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 293.7 — 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
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~26m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
96.4 mi into trip
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~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
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~1h 45m in
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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
7
276.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m in
Take the exit toward State Highway 170: West Fork
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward State Highway 170: West Fork
5
293.7 mi into trip
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~5h 23m in
|
West Park Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Park Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.16 one way
$90.31 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $49.95 | $99.89 |
| premium | $4.65 | $53.75 | $107.50 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $61.88 | $123.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.85 | $14.10 |
| Efficient EV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.71 | $11.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.5 | 1 | $41.13 | $18.80 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 0 to 5 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:45PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:44PM CDT until June 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Lincoln, AR
Afternoon in Lincoln on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:45PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:44PM CDT until June 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
5h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 94% highway, meaning you'll be on major interstates for nearly the entire trip. Expect a 113.9-mile stretch on I 40 without needing to exit. The highway driving means you'll likely encounter frequent exits and entrances for a good portion of the drive, especially before and after the long interstate segment.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. You will hit about 19 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 293.8 miles you will encounter 19 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
Gently rolling terrain
1,528 ft
228 ft
Total Climb
1,405 ft
Total Descent
258 ft
Highest Point
1,528 ft
~272.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,300 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.
Between Jonesboro, AR and Lincoln, AR, road signs point toward Conway and State Highway 170: West Fork.
Conway
96.4 mi in
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~1h 44m
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via US 64
State Highway 170: West Fork
276.6 mi in
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~4h 55m
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 Lincoln, AR
Full guide →Founded 1907
Top landmarks
- • Bean Cemetery — historic cemetery in Arkansas, United States
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 5h 23m. Total distance: 293.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m 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 113.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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.
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 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lincoln, AR before the return drive.
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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