How far is Austin, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Austin, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Austin Road
37 m · 6 sec · Austin Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
8.4 mi · 15 min · State Highway 9
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Turn right onto US Highway 65
10.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Heber Springs Road West
1 km · 57 sec · Heber Springs Road West
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Turn slight right
7.9 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the ramp left
1235 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Jonesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Heber Springs Road West
Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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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 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Austin and 65.6 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bald Knob.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 105.99 mi (170.58 km).
#1 Austin
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 4,504 |
| Coordinates | 35.4420200, -92.5265500 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.49 | $40.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.05 | $52.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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