Origin
Lake City, AR
Late night in Lake City on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake City, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake City, AR
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Lake City and Jonesboro is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 16.2 miles. You can expect to complete this drive in about 22 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. Navigating through the Southeast region of Arkansas, you will primarily utilize 4th Street, Carter Street, and Main Street. With fuel costs estimated at around $2, this is a budget-friendly commute or quick excursion. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it suits your needs without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | 15.2 mi | 22m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cottonwood Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Carter Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— 15.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on Carter Street
372 ft
·
21 sec
·
Carter Street
2
Turn left onto 4th Street
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn right onto Carter Street
333 ft
·
19 sec
·
Carter Street
4
Turn left onto Main Street
236 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; AR 18
15 mi
·
22 min
·
1st Street
7
Turn slight right
502 ft
·
22 sec
8
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
10
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 0.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Carter Street
Turn right onto Carter Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cottonwood Street
Turn right onto Cottonwood Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Jonesboro, AR
Late night in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 16.2-mile trek is strictly a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will find that 0% of this route is spent on highways, as the path relies entirely on local streets to get you from point A to point B. Because of this, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road; even your longest segment on 4th Street offers no extended highway cruising. Expect a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention as you navigate through town. It is a practical, functional route that focuses on local connectivity rather than open-road speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on 1st Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Carter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 15.2 miles on 1st Street. 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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Carter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesboro, 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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