How far is Augusta, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Augusta, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.75 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.64 mi
86.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.64 mi
Kilometers
86.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.75 mi
Kilometers
109.04 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 7:48 PM CDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-22T18:30
Arrive Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 7:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Campbell Station
AR

Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Augusta
34.6 mi
00h 38m
To Jonesboro
33.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    2624 ft · 54 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Magnolia

    686 ft · 14 sec · Magnolia

  3. 3

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shell Street

    1379 ft · 32 sec · Shell Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Front

    11.9 mi · 21 min · East Front

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Jonesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Front
32 mi · 47%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 19%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 11%
Shell Street
3.62 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.43 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Front

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbell Station
00h 38m from Augusta
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Campbell Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Augusta and 33.2 miles from Jonesboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Augusta and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Campbell Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Campbell Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Campbell Station.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

52 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 53.64 mi (86.33 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

Town in Arkansas

Population1,929
Coordinates35.2823100, -91.3654100
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: South 3rd Street (-91.365524, 35.282315)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Jonesboro. The current time is 18:30:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.