How far is Booneville, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Booneville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
227.32 mi
03h 53m
Flight
187.37 mi
301.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.37 mi
Kilometers
301.55 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.32 mi
Kilometers
365.83 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 29, 8:54 PM CDT
Return by in Booneville
Thu, Apr 30, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booneville
2026-04-29T17:01
Arrive Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 29, 8:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Booneville
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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Booneville
114.7 mi
01h 56m
To Jonesboro
112.6 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    23.9 mi · 36 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West State Highway 10

    7.9 mi · 12 min · West State Highway 10

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1319 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto North State Highway 7

    63 m · 12 sec · North State Highway 7

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  17. 17

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Booneville and Jonesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 44%
I-40
42.4 mi · 19%
East Main Street
26.2 mi · 12%
West State Highway 10
20.1 mi · 9%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Take the exit slight left

74.6 mi · 01h 17m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
01h 56m from Booneville
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Booneville 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 Booneville to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 227.3 miles (365.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Booneville and 112.6 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.37 one way or $60.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Booneville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Booneville and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 187.37 mi (301.55 km).

Booneville

#1 Booneville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,764
Coordinates35.1400900, -93.9215900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-93.921582, 35.140181)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.36 L · about $30.37
Round trip
$60.74
16.04 gal · 60.72 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.37 $60.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.16 $68.31
Premium $4.63 $37.09 $74.19
Diesel $5.42 $43.43 $86.86

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Booneville and Jonesboro. The current time is 17:01:10.

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.