Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Lowell, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 22m

Distance

253.9 mi

409 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 9m ★

6 AM

5h 22m

8 AM

5h 49m

10 AM

5h 32m

12 PM

5h 29m

3 PM

5h 33m

5 PM

5h 48m

8 PM

5h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Jonesboro, AR

Md Jawadur Rahman

Lowell, AR

Eren Li

Trip Overview

Jonesboro, AR to Lowell, AR is 253.9 miles and takes about 5h 22m via US 63, US 412, and US 62, 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 same region. You'll mostly be on highways, making for a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a manageable distance for a single push, but you could also break it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace.

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

127 miles from Jonesboro, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 63	56.6 mi	1h 16m
US 412	56.4 mi	1h 6m
US 62	53.3 mi	1h 9m
T & C Boulevard	49.9 mi	56m
Shield-Hopper Bypass	19.1 mi	22m
Shied-Hopper Bypass	5.4 mi	6m
Dan Avenue	2.7 mi	4m
Old Wire Road	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 63 — 56.6 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Lowell, AR.

Start on this road

75 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 11 sec · Cate Avenue

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto AR 91

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

Continue on AR 91

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Gee Street

Continue on AR 91

2.7 mi · 4 min · Dan Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto US 63

57 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US 63

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

436 ft · 5 sec · US 62; US 412

Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 62; US 63; US 412

Continue on US 62; US 412

413 ft · 13 sec · US 62; US 412

Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 62; US 412; US 63 Business

Take the exit

365 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175

10 mi · 11 min · US 62; US 412; AR 175

Continue on US 62; US 412

50 mi · 56 min · T & C Boulevard

Turn left onto US 62; US 412

332 ft · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

Continue on US 62; US 412

5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

Continue on US 62; US 412

19 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

23 mi · 25 min · US 62; US 412

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412

7.2 mi · 11 min · US 62; US 65; US 412

Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 62; US 65; US 412

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

6.1 mi · 8 min · US 62; US 412

Continue on US 62; US 412

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 62; US 412

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 412

56 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 412

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Butterfield Coach Road

Continue on East Huntsville Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue

Turn right onto AR 265

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road

Continue on AR 265

1.6 mi · 2 min · Dick Trammel Highway

Continue on AR 265

2.3 mi · 3 min · Old Wire Road

Turn left onto McClure Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · McClure Avenue

Turn left onto Jackson Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Jackson Street

Arrive at destination

Jackson Street

Trip Plan

For this 5h 22m drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The route is manageable in one day, but if you prefer to take it slower, consider stopping halfway. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $37, and it's always wise to top off before extended highway stretches. The longest continuous highway segment is 56.6 miles on US 63, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, especially before entering this longer section.

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 127 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 2h 41m 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 56 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 127 miles or 2h 41m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowell, 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.

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 253.9 miles and 5h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 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

Flippin, AR

127 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

Dalton, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flippin, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 1h 32m in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18709943490

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

1.3 mi

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

1.4 mi

Best coffee break

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

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The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.1 mi

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.3 mi

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18709943490

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Salem, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18708952226

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18702067278

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18704240105

Visit website

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18704257242

O. M. Greek

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18707015207

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18702036250

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18709380111

Visit website

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

Imboden-Black Rock Rest Area

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 189.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cate Avenue

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue

Turn left onto AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue

Navigation decision point

170.3 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | US 62; US 65; US 412

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412

Navigation decision point

189.1 mi into trip | ~4h in | US 412

Turn left onto US 412

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.86 one way

$77.73 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.31	$43.04	$86.09
premium	$4.65	$46.47	$92.94
diesel	$6.28	$62.74	$125.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.2	0	$26.66	$12.19
Efficient EV	63.5	0	$22.22	$10.16
EV Truck/SUV	101.6	1	$35.55	$16.25

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 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 Oct 19, 2026

Origin

Jonesboro, AR

Evening in Jonesboro on Thursday

Local time

8:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

ESE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lowell, AR

Evening in Lowell on Thursday

Local time

8:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 mph 4% chance 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

1 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

5h 22m 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?

You'll spend about 65% of this 253.9-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 56.6 miles, encountered on US 63. Beyond the highway portions, expect more varied driving conditions on surface roads. The transition from highway to surface roads is a key change in the driving experience you'll notice.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

32 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 412. 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 5h 22m drive. You will face about 17 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

Gently rolling terrain

1,485 ft 265 ft

Total Climb

1,469 ft

Total Descent

450 ft

Highest Point

1,485 ft

~217.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,220 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 Lowell, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1881

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 22m. Total distance: 253.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). 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 — 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.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lowell, 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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Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Lowell, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Sonic Drive-In

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In

Native Brew Works

Sonic Drive-In

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

O. M. Greek

Leo’s Italian Restaurant

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

The Rec Room

Shadrachs Coffee

Something Art Cafe

Shadrachs Coffee

Four Kings Coffee

Eggsellent Cafe

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

Red E Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Imboden-Black Rock Rest Area

Service Plaza

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

Subway

Craighead Forest Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jonesboro, AR

Lowell, AR

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 22m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Jonesboro, AR

Arriving in Lowell, AR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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