How far is Batesville, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Batesville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Batesville and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville and Jonesboro.
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Start on South Saint Louis Street
15 m · 9 sec · South Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
25.6 mi · 40 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto Bergen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bergen Lake Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Tucker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tucker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Air Base Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Air Base Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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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 Batesville 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.
Harrison Street
Turn left onto Harrison Street
25.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Batesville and 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 Batesville to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 34.4 miles from Batesville and 34.5 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Batesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell Station
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 Campbell Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 52.72 mi (84.85 km).
#1 Batesville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 10,830 |
| Coordinates | 35.7698000, -91.6409700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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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