Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Piggott, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jonesboro, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Piggott, AR
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Trip Overview
Jonesboro to Piggott is 53.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via US 49, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The drive primarily uses US 49 before transitioning to local roads as you approach Piggott. With a relatively short distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a same-day excursion, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 20.4 mi | 30m |
| East Franklin Street | 17.4 mi | 26m |
| East Johnson Avenue | 15 mi | 23m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Wolf Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 20.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Piggott, 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
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto AR 91
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Red Wolf Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; AR 1
13 mi
·
19 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 49; AR 1
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 49; AR 1
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 49; AR 1
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Franklin Street
11
Continue on US 49; AR 1
17 mi
·
26 min
·
East Franklin Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 53.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue
Turn right onto AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 62 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.84 one way
$15.68 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| premium | $4.49 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Piggott, AR
Afternoon in Piggott on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 22m 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?
About 38% of this route is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on US 49 measuring 20.4 miles. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface streets, with the highway portion likely ending well before you reach your destination. Expect to transition from more consistent speeds on US 49 to navigating local traffic patterns as you get closer to Piggott. This means a shift from open road driving to more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Main Street.
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 53.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Piggott, AR
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Piggott National Guard Armory — armory in Piggott, United States of America
- • Piggott Post Office — post office in Piggott, United States of America
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 22m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on US 49. 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: at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Piggott, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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