How far is Farmington, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Farmington, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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
289.35 mi
04h 23m
Flight
198.65 mi
319.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.65 mi
Kilometers
319.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.35 mi
Kilometers
465.67 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T22:00
Arrive Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Farmington
144.5 mi
02h 11m
To Jonesboro
144.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
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 Farmington and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Shiloh Drive

    100 m · 16 sec · South Shiloh Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1065 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway

    41.9 mi · 42 min · Fulbright Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 40%
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 35%
Fulbright Expressway
41.9 mi · 14%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 4%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.7 mi
198.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
02h 11m from Farmington
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Farmington and 144.8 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 198.7 miles (319.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.67 one way or $77.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 198.65 mi (319.7 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,569
Coordinates36.0420200, -94.2471500
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-94.247153, 36.041981)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.65 L · about $38.67
Round trip
$77.33
20.42 gal · 77.3 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.67 $77.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.48 $86.97
Premium $4.63 $47.22 $94.44
Diesel $5.42 $55.29 $110.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Jonesboro. The current time is 22:00:02.

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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.