Lewisville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is 262.5 miles and takes about 4 hours 50 minutes via I 30 and I 57, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing Arkansas. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it ideal for a single-day journey. You'll be on well-maintained interstates for most of the way, so expect a relatively quick transit between these two Arkansas cities. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss.
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
131.2 miles from Lewisville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
111.1 mi
1h 54m
I 57
102.7 mi
1h 46m
AR 29
19.5 mi
29m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
South Main Street
2.9 mi
5m
Spruce Street
2.3 mi
3m
South Hazel Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 111.1 mi, about 1h 54m
Traffic on I-30
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,309 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,675
Quietest
2 AM
~282 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on Spruce Street
2.3 mi·3 min·Spruce Street
2
Continue on AR 29
20 mi·29 min·AR 29
3
Turn left onto AR 29B
1.5 mi·2 min·South Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 67; US 278B; AR 29B
0.1 mi·21 sec·East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto AR 29B
1.6 mi·2 min·South Hazel Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
7
Merge onto I 30
106 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 30
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi·49 sec·I 30; US 67
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi·2 min·US 67; US 167
Exit 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
14
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
15
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
16
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
17
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
18
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
19
Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 50 minute duration, leaving Lewisville in the morning should allow you to reach Jonesboro with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a convenient point along I 30 or I 57 for a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $40, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, as major services might be spaced out on certain highway segments. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 131.2 miles from Lewisville, AR, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.1 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 58 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.2 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewisville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lewisville, AR
This is one driving day of about 262.5 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Lewisville, 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 I 30 for about 111.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.9 and 138.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
21.9 mi into trip|~32m in|AR 29B / South Main Street
Turn left onto AR 29B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.4 mi into trip|~35m in|US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.5 mi into trip|~35m in|AR 29B / South Hazel Street
Turn left onto AR 29B / South Hazel Street
Navigation decision point
7
136.6 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
138.2 mi into trip|~2h 36m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.44 one way
$72.88 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$40.77
$81.54
premium
$4.29
$44.33
$88.65
diesel
$4.80
$49.56
$99.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.8
0
$27.56
$12.60
Efficient EV
65.6
0
$22.97
$10.50
EV Truck/SUV
105
1
$36.75
$16.80
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Lewisville, AR
Late night
in Lewisville on Sunday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Late night
in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
WSW 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07AM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 50m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 90.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with a 94% share on major roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 111.1 miles on I 30, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The route transitions to I 57 and AR 29, maintaining a predominantly high-speed, interstate feel throughout. Expect minimal slowdowns and a clear path from start to finish, making it a predictable driving experience.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.1 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I 57. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near AR 29B / South Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 262.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 21.9 miles (AR 29B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AR 29B / South Hazel Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
473 ft211 ft
Total Climb
516 ft
Total Descent
481 ft
Highest Point
473 ft
~112.5 mi in
Elevation Range
262 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewisville, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 262.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.1 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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.
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 Jonesboro, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (AR 29B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AR 29B / South Hazel Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
