Stamps to Jonesboro is 267.7 miles and takes about 4h 56m via I 30 and I 57, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day drive. You'll spend the majority of your time on major interstates, making for a straightforward trip.
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
133.9 miles from Stamps, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m 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
Spruce Street
21.4 mi
31m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
South Main Street
2.9 mi
5m
US Highway 82
2.6 mi
2m
South Hazel Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 111.1 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stamps, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
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Start on Opera Street
64 ft·8 sec·Opera Street
2
Turn left onto US 82
1.0 mi·1 min·East Antigo Street
3
Continue on US 82
2.6 mi·2 min·US Highway 82
4
Continue on US 82
1.3 mi·1 min·East 1st Street
5
Turn right onto AR 29
0.3 mi·35 sec·Maple Street
6
Turn left onto AR 29
359 ft·8 sec·East 6th Street
7
Turn right onto AR 29
21 mi·31 min·Spruce Street
8
Continue on AR 29
0.4 mi·42 sec·West 23rd Street
9
Turn left onto AR 29B
1.5 mi·2 min·South Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 67; US 278B; AR 29B
0.1 mi·21 sec·East 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto AR 29B
1.6 mi·2 min·South Hazel Street
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
13
Merge onto I 30
106 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 30
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi·49 sec·I 30; US 67
15
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
16
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
17
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.
18
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
20
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
21
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
22
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
23
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
24
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
25
Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 56m drive, consider leaving in the morning to allow ample daylight for the entire 267.7-mile trip. With only one recommended stop, you can keep moving efficiently, but be sure to factor in a break. The fuel cost estimate of $40 is a good baseline, but check current prices before you depart. Since the longest stretch on I 30 is over 100 miles, plan for your fuel needs accordingly before entering that segment.
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 133.9 miles from Stamps, AR, or about 2h 31m 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 59 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
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 Stamps, 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 Stamps, AR
This is one driving day of about 267.7 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Stamps, 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 143.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 82 / East Antigo Street
Turn left onto US 82 / East Antigo Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip|~5m in|AR 29 / Maple Street
Turn right onto AR 29 / Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip|~6m in|AR 29 / East 6th Street
Turn left onto AR 29 / East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
7
141.8 mi into trip|~2h 40m 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...
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143.4 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
$40.43 one way
$80.86 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$44.38
$88.76
premium
$4.56
$48.05
$96.10
diesel
$5.61
$59.10
$118.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.3
0
$28.11
$12.85
Efficient EV
66.9
0
$23.42
$10.71
EV Truck/SUV
107.1
1
$37.48
$17.13
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Stamps, AR
Late night
in Stamps on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Late night
in Jonesboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
4h 56m 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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 92.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 86% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 111.1 miles on I 30 without needing to exit. The transition to surface streets like Spruce Street will occur later in the trip, closer to Jonesboro. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the interstate sections.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 82 / East Antigo 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 267.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 (US 82 / East Antigo Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (AR 29 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (AR 29 / East 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stamps, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 267.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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: near the start (US 82 / East Antigo Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (AR 29 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (AR 29 / East 6th 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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
