How far is Bryant, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Bryant, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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 Bryant and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryant and Jonesboro.
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Start on Simpson Road
726 ft · 39 sec · Simpson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Heber Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Heber Springs Road
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Continue on Allen Chapel Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Allen Chapel Road
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Continue on Newport Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Newport Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2591 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto North Main
2180 ft · 44 sec · North Main
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Continue on Newport Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Continue on State Highway 14
3.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 14
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Turn left onto Arrington Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Arrington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street
3268 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Malcolm Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Malcolm Avenue
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Turn right onto Stegall Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Stegall Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 57 North, US 67 North
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 20 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 Bryant and Jonesboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 57 North
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Bryant and Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bryant to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 34.9 miles from Bryant and 37.4 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bryant and Sunny 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 Bryant and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.21 km).
#1 Bryant
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 21,375 |
| Coordinates | 35.7417400, -91.6520800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
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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