How far is Bethel Heights, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Bethel Heights, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.55 mi
04h 45m
Flight
193.09 mi
310.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.09 mi
Kilometers
310.75 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.55 mi
Kilometers
403.22 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in Bethel Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Heights
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel Heights
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Bethel Heights
125.7 mi
02h 22m
To Jonesboro
124.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Heights and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Alliance Drive

    42 m · 9 sec · Alliance Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Morris Avenue

    2523 ft · 2 min · East Morris Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thompson Road

    1332 ft · 23 sec · North Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    47 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    645 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Heights 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 41%
T & C Boulevard
67.5 mi · 27%
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 23%
North Thompson Street
3 mi · 1%
West Washington Avenue
2.72 mi · 1%
East Morris Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

West Robinson Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

58.8 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 22m from Bethel Heights
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Heights 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 Bethel Heights to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Bethel Heights and 124.8 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.48 one way or $66.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel Heights and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Heights and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 193.09 mi (310.75 km).

Bethel Heights

#1 Bethel Heights

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,970
Coordinates36.2142400, -94.1293700
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Alliance Drive (-94.12922, 36.214238)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.47 L · about $33.48
Round trip
$66.95
17.68 gal · 66.94 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.48 $66.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.65 $75.30
Premium $4.63 $40.89 $81.77
Diesel $5.42 $47.87 $95.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Heights and Jonesboro. The current time is 05:46:59.

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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.