Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Late night in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Manila, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manila, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Jonesboro to Manila, you are looking at a manageable 36.4-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $6 for fuel should keep your vehicle running for the duration of the trip. Navigating through the Southeast region of Arkansas, you will rely on local roads like East Highland Drive, South Main Street, and West Olympia Avenue rather than major interstate systems. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense drive that connects these two Arkansas communities efficiently. Because it is a short trip with no required stops, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Highland Drive | 34.3 mi | 46m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Olympia Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Oak Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Highland Drive
— 34.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Manila, 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
34 mi
·
46 min
·
East Highland Drive
7
Turn left onto West Olympia Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Olympia Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
West Olympia Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.6 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Union Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Oak Avenue
Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AR 18 / East Highland Drive
Turn left onto AR 18 / East Highland Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$10.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Manila, AR
Late night in Manila on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Lake City, AR
18 mi in
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
51m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on East Highland Drive, which accounts for a 34.3-mile stretch of the journey. Because you are navigating local infrastructure, the experience behind the wheel requires more active attention than a standard interstate trek. The road's personality is defined by these technical, winding segments that keep you engaged from start to finish. Without long, high-speed stretches, you can anticipate a steady pace that reflects the local character of the Arkansas landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.3 mi on East Highland Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Manila, AR is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 0.7 miles (West Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
325 ft
231 ft
Total Climb
16 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
325 ft
Elevation Range
94 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.3 miles on East Highland Drive. 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 (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manila, 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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