Traveling from Stuttgart to Jonesboro covers 112.2 miles, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Arkansas locations. Since the drive does not include any mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to power through or take breaks at your own pace. While the travel time is manageable, the route relies on local streets rather than major interstates, which shapes the overall experience of your trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.7 miles from Stuttgart, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
39 mi
57m
Old Military Road
25.4 mi
37m
I 40
22 mi
22m
North Buerkle Street
18.7 mi
27m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
US 63
2.9 mi
4m
South Main Street
2.1 mi
4m
East South Front
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 39 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuttgart, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
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Start on South Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 79
0.3 mi·32 sec·West Michigan Street
3
Turn right onto US 63
19 mi·27 min·North Buerkle Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 63; US 70
0.9 mi·1 min·East South Front
5
Turn right onto US 63
2.6 mi·3 min·US 63
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
7
Merge onto I 40; US 63
22 mi·22 min·I 40; US 63
8
Take the exit onto US 63
0.3 mi·48 sec·US 63
Toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant
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At end of road, turn left onto US 49; US 63; AR 17
0.3 mi·36 sec·North Main Street
10
Continue on US 49; US 63; AR 17
25 mi·37 min·Old Military Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 49; US 63; US 64
178 ft·7 sec·US 49; US 63; US 64
12
Continue on US 49; US 63
39 mi·57 min·US 49; US 63
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
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of scheduling flexibility, though departing early in the day is always a smart way to avoid potential local traffic. Because the entire 112.2-mile distance is comprised of local roads, keep a close eye on your navigation to handle the frequent turns successfully. You won't need to worry about complex refueling strategies given the $15 cost, but checking your fuel level before heading out is a good habit. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by planning your own rest breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Focus on staying alert during the transition between the various local streets, as the route requires consistent focus throughout the 2-hour-and-8-minute drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Stuttgart, AR, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgart, AR
This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Stuttgart, 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 US 49 for about 39 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 79 / West Michigan Street
Turn left onto US 79 / West Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.7 mi into trip|~30m in|US 63; US 70 / East South Front
At end of road, turn left onto US 63; US 70 / East South Front
Navigation decision point
4
20.6 mi into trip|~31m in|US 63
Turn right onto US 63
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
45.4 mi into trip|~57m in|US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.03 one way
$36.06 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.80
$39.59
premium
$4.56
$21.43
$42.86
diesel
$5.61
$26.36
$52.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.8
0
$12.54
$5.73
Efficient EV
29.9
0
$10.45
$4.78
EV Truck/SUV
47.8
0
$16.72
$7.64
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Stuttgart, AR
Late night
in Stuttgart on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Late night
in Jonesboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 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
3 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
2h 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate through local roads rather than high-speed lanes. Your path includes stretches on West Michigan Street, North Buerkle Street, and East South Front. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on West Michigan Street is essentially non-existent, you will find the road requires constant attention and frequent adjustments. This is not a cruise-control type of drive, but rather a practical, hands-on trek through the local landscape.
53% 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: 39 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 79 / West Michigan Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stuttgart, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 2h 47m with 53% 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 79 / West Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (US 63; US 70 / East South Front): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (US 63): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
325 ft188 ft
Total Climb
147 ft
Total Descent
33 ft
Highest Point
325 ft
~119.4 mi in
Elevation Range
136 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stuttgart, AR to Jonesboro, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Cotton Plant along the way.
The longest stretch is about 39 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 79 / West Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (US 63; US 70 / East South Front): Navigation decision point; at 20.6 miles (US 63): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesboro, AR before heading back.
