Origin
Newark, AR
Late night in Newark on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, 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
1h 11m
Distance
55 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newark, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Newark to Jonesboro, you are looking at a manageable 55-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple day trip, allowing you to reach your destination and return without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $8 in fuel for the one-way trek. You will be traveling exclusively within the Southeast region of Arkansas, moving between these two local points. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a straightforward experience for those who prefer avoiding heavy highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| US 78 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Point Ferry Road | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| North Locust Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| AR 367 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on AR 122
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Locust Street
2
Turn left onto AR 69
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Point Ferry Road
3
Turn left onto AR 18
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergen Lake Road
4
Continue on AR 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto AR 157
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tucker Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 367
7
Turn left onto AR 18
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Air Base Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
9
Merge onto I 57
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 57
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
11
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft
·
8 sec
12
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 78; AR 226
13
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Drive
14
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
16
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.5 miles from Newark, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
AR 18 / Bergen Lake Road
Turn left onto AR 18 / Bergen Lake Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
AR 367
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
AR 18 / Air Base Road
Turn left onto AR 18 / Air Base Road
Navigation decision point
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
4
33.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
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
Jonesboro, AR
Late night in Jonesboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 15 mph
9% chance
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate your way using Point Ferry Road, Bergen Lake Road, and West Main Street to complete the trip. Because the entire 55-mile stretch consists of local roads, you should remain alert for frequent turns and changing conditions. This path lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on I 57.
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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near AR 18 / Bergen Lake Road.
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 55 miles you will encounter 12 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 11.6 miles (AR 18 / Bergen Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (AR 18 / Air Base Road): 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 1h 11m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on I 57. 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 11.6 miles (AR 18 / Bergen Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (AR 18 / Air Base Road): 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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