Trip from Yellville, AR to Jonesboro, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

147.8 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 54m ★

6 AM

3h 6m

8 AM

3h 29m

10 AM

3h 14m

12 PM

3h 12m

3 PM

3h 15m

5 PM

3h 28m

8 PM

2h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 147.4-mile journey from Yellville, AR, to Jonesboro, AR, is best suited as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, making it a turn-heavy experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $23, this drive offers an economical way to travel between these two Southeast Arkansas communities. Given its relatively short duration and local road focus, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart when you're ready and make spontaneous stops along the way.

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

73.9 miles from Yellville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 62	119.4 mi	2h 27m
US 63	12 mi	14m
T & C Boulevard	10.1 mi	11m
US 63 BUS	3 mi	5m
West Washington Avenue	2.7 mi	5m
South Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Cate Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 62 — 119.4 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yellville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.

Start on US 62; US 412

8.4 mi · 9 min · US 62; US 412

Continue on US 62; US 412

16 mi · 18 min · US 62; US 412

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

50 mi · 56 min · US 62; US 412

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412

10 mi · 11 min · T & C Boulevard

Turn right onto US 63 BUS

3.0 mi · 5 min · US 63 BUS

Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412

45 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 62; US 63; US 412

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 63; AR 228

12 mi · 14 min · US 63; AR 228

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Keep slight left at fork

101 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

2.7 mi · 5 min · West Washington Avenue

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

This 2-hour and 46-minute drive is comfortably manageable in a single day, so you can leave Yellville at your leisure. With a total distance of 147.4 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an efficient trip to plan. Since it's a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your navigation and be ready for frequent changes in direction. You'll encounter one stop along the way, so consider that for a brief break, but otherwise, the flexibility of this shorter route allows for an easy pace.

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 73.9 miles from Yellville, AR, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.4 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 33 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.9 miles or 1h 24m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Yellville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Yellville, AR

This is one driving day of about 147.8 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Yellville, 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 62 for about 119.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, AR

74 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.

Popular next leg

Salem, AR to Jonesboro, AR

90.8 mi · 2h

Pacing Suggestions

Mountain Home, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ash Flat, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Yellville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 147.8

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

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Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ash Flat, Arkansas

0.6 mi

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 147.8

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18705206006

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Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.3 mi

Something Art Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

0.1 mi

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.9

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18709943490

Visit website

Native Brew Works

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18702067278

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

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Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.1

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18704240105

Visit website

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.1

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18704257242

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 73.9

Ash Flat, Arkansas

+19499452000

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.1

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 3–11 pm

+18708194132

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 147.8

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 74.3 and 147.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

74.3 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard

Navigation decision point

144.8 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

144.8 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | West Washington Avenue

Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

Navigation decision point

147.5 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

147.8 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | Cate Avenue

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.32 one way

$44.64 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$24.50	$49.01
premium	$4.56	$26.53	$53.06
diesel	$5.61	$32.63	$65.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.3	$15.52	$7.09
Efficient EV	37	$12.93	$5.91
EV Truck/SUV	59.1	$20.69	$9.46

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 15, 2026

Origin

Yellville, AR

Late night in Yellville on Sunday

Local time

5:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Late night in Jonesboro on Sunday

Local time

5:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 5m 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 for the entirety of this 147.4-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with local streets like T & C Boulevard, West Washington Avenue, and South Main Street for much of the journey. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, suggesting a continuous series of turns and changes in direction. The driving experience will be characterized by frequent adjustments rather than long, straight highway cruising, so be prepared for constant engagement with the road.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 119.4 mi on US 62.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 74.3 miles in near US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 74.3 miles (US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 144.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 144.8 miles (West Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 147.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 119.4 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

The Rec Room

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

Sonic Drive-In

Native Brew Works

Sonic Drive-In

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Bamboo Garden Restaurant

Eggsellent Cafe

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

The Rec Room

Shadrachs Coffee

Something Art Cafe

Shadrachs Coffee

Four Kings Coffee

SnowBrew Coffee

Shadrachs Coffee

Shadrachs Coffee

Red E Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

Craighead Forest Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Yellville, AR

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Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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