Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Morning in Jonesboro on Thursday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Pocahontas, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
38.2 mi
62 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jonesboro, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Pocahontas, AR
Azahel Calzada De La Luz
Trip Overview
Jonesboro, AR to Pocahontas, AR is 38.2 miles and takes about 50 minutes via US 63, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major roads, making it a convenient option for a quick hop. You'll find this route is practical for a day trip or a quick connection between these two Arkansas towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 16.3 mi | 20m |
| US 67 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| Dan Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I 57 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Gee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 16.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Pocahontas, 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
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto AR 91
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
5
Continue on AR 91
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Gee Street
6
Continue on AR 91
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto US 63
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 63
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 57; US 412
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 57; US 412
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 67
Toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas
12
Turn left onto AR 90
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Broadway Street
13
Arrive at destination
AR 90
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 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 and 38.1 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue
Turn left onto AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67 toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, P...
4
38.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.19 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.49 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
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
Pocahontas, AR
Morning in Pocahontas on Thursday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Sedgwick, AR
19 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 86% of the route on major roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway at 16.3 miles on US 63. The transition to surface streets like Dan Avenue will occur as you approach your destination. Expect a straightforward cruising experience with minimal complexities given the highway profile.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on US 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and US 67. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 38.2 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: 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
Mostly flat terrain
346 ft
255 ft
Total Climb
119 ft
Total Descent
143 ft
Highest Point
346 ft
~5.5 mi in
Elevation Range
91 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 Pocahontas, AR
Full guide →Pocahontas is the seat of Randolph County in the Delta region of Arkansas.
Top landmarks
- • Black River Bridge — bridge in United States of America
- • Pocahontas Post Office — post office in Pocahontas, 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 50m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on US 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Pocahontas, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pocahontas, 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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