How far is Austin, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Austin, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
102.93 mi
01h 39m
Flight
92.68 mi
149.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.68 mi
Kilometers
149.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.93 mi
Kilometers
165.65 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Tue, Apr 14, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Tue, Apr 14, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-14T19:44
Arrive Jonesboro
Tue, Apr 14, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
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
Weldon
AR

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

From Austin
51.4 mi
00h 49m
To Jonesboro
51.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2195 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AR 226
12.7 mi · 12%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 7%
South Main Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
92.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
00h 49m from Austin
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Austin and 51.5 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.75 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weldon, 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 Weldon.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 92.68 mi (149.15 km).

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#1 Austin

Austin is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9984200, -91.9837600
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.983847, 34.998482)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.75 L · about $13.75
Round trip
$27.49
7.26 gal · 27.5 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.75 $27.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.46 $30.92
Premium $4.63 $16.79 $33.58
Diesel $5.42 $19.66 $39.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Jonesboro. The current time is 19:44:48.

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.