Origin
Manila, AR
Late night in Manila on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manila, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
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 looking to get from Manila to Jonesboro, you are in for a quick 35.5-mile journey that takes about 41 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Highway 18, South Main Street, and Cate Avenue, keeping you within the Southeast region of Arkansas for the entire duration. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical drive for your schedule. Whether you are heading into the city for errands or visiting friends, this straightforward route offers a simple, low-cost connection between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | 34.2 mi | 46m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Olympia Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— 34.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manila, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on West Olympia Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Olympia Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 78; AR 18
34 mi
·
46 min
·
Highway 18
3
Turn slight right
502 ft
·
22 sec
4
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
6
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
7
Arrive at destination
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 Manila, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
At end of road, turn right onto US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
Navigation decision point
3
36.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
36.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.48 one way
$10.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
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
Jonesboro, AR
Late night in Jonesboro on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't be dealing with the typical high-speed stretches of a major freeway. Instead, you will navigate through local roads that require your full attention as you transition between Manila and Jonesboro. The experience is intimate and practical, focusing on navigating town streets and local corridors. Because this is a shorter trip, you will find the road character remains consistent throughout the 41-minute duration, lacking any long, uninterrupted highway stretches.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on Highway 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 18 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manila, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 51m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Jonesboro, AR
Full guide →Jonesboro is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas.
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 51m. Total distance: 36.3 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 (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on Highway 18. 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 0.6 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: 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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