How far is Bono, AR from Lester, AR?

The driving distance from Bono, AR to Lester, AR is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.75 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.66 mi
31.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.66 mi
Kilometers
31.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.75 mi
Kilometers
46.27 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lester
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Bono
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bono
2026-04-16T00:59
Arrive Lester
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bono
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jonesboro
AR

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

From Bono
14.4 mi
00h 20m
To Lester
14.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bono and Lester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bono and Lester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 18S

    2008 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    8.9 mi · 13 min · East Highland Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Craighead 926 Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Craighead 926 Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Craighead 926 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bono and Lester.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Highland Drive
8.94 mi · 31%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
1.43 mi · 5%
AR 18S
0.38 mi · 1%
Craighead 926 Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
00h 20m from Bono
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bono and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bono to Lester?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Bono and 14.4 miles from Lester.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bono and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lester.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

34 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

105 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bono and Lester. Straight-line distance: 19.66 mi (31.64 km).

Bono

#1 Bono

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,595
Coordinates35.9086800, -90.8026200
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lester

Lester is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8778500, -90.4534400
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Bono (-90.80262, 35.90868)
End: Lester (-90.45344, 35.87785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.65
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.82 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.30 $8.60
Premium $4.63 $4.67 $9.34
Diesel $5.42 $5.47 $10.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bono and Lester. The current time is 00:59:10.

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.