How far is Danville, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Danville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
196.43 mi
03h 17m
Flight
160.86 mi
258.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.86 mi
Kilometers
258.88 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.43 mi
Kilometers
316.12 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM CDT
Return by in Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-18T02:30
Arrive Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Danville
99.3 mi
01h 38m
To Jonesboro
97.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1319 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto North State Highway 7

    63 m · 12 sec · North State Highway 7

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  16. 16

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 51%
I-40
42.4 mi · 22%
Main Street
13.1 mi · 7%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 4%
State Highway 64
5.41 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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
01h 38m from Danville
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Danville 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 Danville to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Danville and 97.1 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Danville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 160.86 mi (258.88 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

City in Yell County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,365
Coordinates35.0539800, -93.3935200
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-93.393402, 35.053987)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.24 L · about $26.24
Round trip
$52.49
13.86 gal · 52.48 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.24 $52.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.51 $59.03
Premium $4.63 $32.05 $64.10
Diesel $5.42 $37.53 $75.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Jonesboro. The current time is 02:30:29.

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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.