How far is Byhalia, MS from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Byhalia, MS to Jonesboro, AR is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.72 mi
01h 59m
Flight
88.05 mi
141.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.05 mi
Kilometers
141.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.72 mi
Kilometers
160.49 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 7:39 AM CST
Return by in Byhalia
Thu, Nov 12, 9:38 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byhalia
2026-11-12T05:39
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 7:39 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byhalia
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Clarkedale
AR

City in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States

From Byhalia
49.9 mi
00h 59m
To Jonesboro
49.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45ยฐF
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 2:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
60ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.5 mi ยท 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red Banks Road North

    619 ft ยท 15 sec ยท Red Banks Road North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1365 ft ยท 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi ยท 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1454 ft ยท 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 55 Alternate North: Little Rock

    3190 ft ยท 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi ยท 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    15.6 mi ยท 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 555, AR 77, US 63: Turrell, Marked Tree, Jonesboro

    2450 ft ยท 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 555, US 63: Marked Tree, Jonesboro

    1.2 km ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi ยท 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrisburg rd

    1298 ft ยท 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    36 m ยท 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Road

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Harrisburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    651 ft ยท 11 sec ยท East Highland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    153 m ยท 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m ยท 14 sec ยท Cate Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23 m ยท 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 555
43.5 mi ยท 44%
I 40 West
25.7 mi ยท 26%
Red Banks Road North
23.4 mi ยท 24%
South Main Street
1.36 mi ยท 1%
Harrisburg Road
0.95 mi ยท 1%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
0.8 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 555

Merge slight left

42.3 mi ยท 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkedale
00h 59m from Byhalia
Leave By
2:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Byhalia and Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Byhalia to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Clarkedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Byhalia and 49.8 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Byhalia and Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Clarkedale

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

25 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

107 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byhalia and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 88.05 mi (141.71 km).

Byhalia

#1 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Byhalia (-89.69064, 34.87232)
End: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L ยท about $12.82
Round trip
$25.64
7.04 gal ยท 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $12.82 $25.64
Mid-grade $4.13 $14.54 $29.08
Premium $4.52 $15.91 $31.81
Diesel $5.73 $20.17 $40.35

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 Mississippi ยท Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Byhalia and Jonesboro. The current time is 05:39:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.