Origin
Wrightsville, AR
Afternoon in Wrightsville on Friday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrightsville, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
138.2 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrightsville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Jonesboro, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
Wrightsville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is 138.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m via Highway 365, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region for both departure and arrival. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a highway-centric route. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day of travel with minimal time commitment.
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
69.1 miles from Wrightsville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 95.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 78 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| East Belt Freeway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 365 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| AR 365 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 3 M Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 95.5 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on Williams Avenue
55 ft
·
7 sec
·
Williams Avenue
2
Turn left onto AR 365
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 365
3
At end of road, turn right onto AR 365
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 365
4
Turn slight right onto 3 M Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
3 M Cutoff
5
Turn right onto 3 M Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
3 M Road
6
Continue on Frazier Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Frazier Pike
7
Turn left onto Bankhead Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Bankhead Drive
8
Turn left onto Jones Street
176 ft
·
3 sec
·
Jones Street
9
Turn straight onto Bankhead Drive
316 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bankhead Drive
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge onto I 440
11 mi
·
11 min
·
East Belt Freeway
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Toward I 57, US 67, US 167: Sherwood, North Little Rock, Jacksonville
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville
14
Merge onto I 57; US 167
21 mi
·
21 min
·
I 57; US 167
15
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 57; US 64; US 167
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
17
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft
·
8 sec
18
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 78; AR 226
19
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Drive
20
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
22
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over two and a half hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Leaving in the morning provides ample time to reach Jonesboro without feeling rushed. Since this route predominantly uses surface roads, keep an eye out for local speed limit changes and potential traffic. The estimated fuel cost is $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Wrightsville, as substantial highway stretches with frequent services are absent.
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 69.1 miles from Wrightsville, AR, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.5 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 17m 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 2m
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 Wrightsville, 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 Wrightsville, AR
This is one driving day of about 138.2 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Wrightsville, 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 57 for about 95.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Wrightsville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.5 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 365 / State Highway 365
Turn left onto AR 365 / State Highway 365
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AR 365
At end of road, turn right onto AR 365
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: J...
4
116.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.25 one way
$40.49 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
| premium | $4.49 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $30.46 | $60.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.51 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.09 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
12:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
98°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
23 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
2h 32m 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?
This route covers 138.2 miles with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The primary roads include Highway 365, 3 M Cutoff, and 3 M Road. Given the lack of highway, anticipate navigating through more local traffic and intersections. The drive is estimated to take around 2 hours and 32 minutes.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.5 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 78. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 365 / State Highway 365.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 138.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 (AR 365 / State Highway 365): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (AR 365): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wrightsville, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Jacksonville.
Little Rock
20.3 mi in
|
~27m
Jacksonville
20.3 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting in Wrightsville, AR
Full guide →Founded 1873
Arriving in Jonesboro, AR
Full guide →Jonesboro is a city in the Delta region of Arkansas.
Top landmarks
- • Craighead County Courthouse — courthouse in Arkansas, United States
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 2h 32m. Total distance: 138.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 95.5 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 365 / State Highway 365): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (AR 365): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 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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