How far is Dover, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Dover, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.05 mi
02h 58m
Flight
138.74 mi
223.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.74 mi
Kilometers
223.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.05 mi
Kilometers
292.98 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
9:30 PM CDT
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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Dover
90.9 mi
01h 29m
To Jonesboro
91.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Arkansas Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  9. 9

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 55%
North Arkansas Avenue
48.3 mi · 27%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 7%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 4%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
Market Street
4.1 mi · 2%
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 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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 29m from Dover
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Dover and 91.2 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 138.74 mi (223.28 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,445
Coordinates35.4014700, -93.1143400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-93.114159, 35.401468)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.63
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.31 $48.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.34 $54.69
Premium $4.63 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.42 $34.76 $69.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Jonesboro. The current time is 19:48:52.

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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.