How far is Coldwater, MS from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Coldwater, MS to Jonesboro, AR is about 269.1 miles (433 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Panola County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coldwater and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coldwater and Jonesboro.
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Start on the route
761 ft · 57 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
901 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
891 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1048 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp right
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
122.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
2953 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Blues Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right
15.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 555, AR 77, US 63: Turrell, Marked Tree, Jonesboro
2450 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 555, US 63: Marked Tree, Jonesboro
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrisburg rd
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Road
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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
651 ft · 11 sec · East Highland Drive
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Turn slight right
153 m · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 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 Coldwater and Jonesboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Jackson Street
Merge slight left
122 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Coldwater and Partly Cloudy near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coldwater to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Coldwater and 134.3 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.86 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coldwater and Partly Cloudy near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Courtland
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 Courtland.
Greenwood
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coldwater and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 232.22 mi (373.72 km).
#1 Coldwater
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 32.7148600, -89.2142300 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $3.67 | $34.86 | $69.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $39.40 | $78.80 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $43.23 | $86.45 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $54.56 | $109.12 |
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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