How far is Gassville, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Gassville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
134.61 mi
02h 32m
Flight
104.5 mi
168.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.5 mi
Kilometers
168.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.61 mi
Kilometers
216.63 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Gassville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gassville
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gassville
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
Highland
AR

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

From Gassville
67.5 mi
01h 16m
To Jonesboro
67.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Gassville and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
67.5 mi · 50%
East Main Street
61.6 mi · 46%
West Washington Avenue
2.72 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.26 mi
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Take the exit slight right

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland
01h 16m from Gassville
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gassville 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 Gassville to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Gassville and 67.1 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highland

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

56 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

114 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gassville and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 104.5 mi (168.18 km).

Gassville

#1 Gassville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,173
Coordinates36.2831200, -92.4940500
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-92.494054, 36.283212)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.23 $40.46
Premium $4.63 $21.97 $43.94
Diesel $5.42 $25.72 $51.44

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 Gassville and Jonesboro. The current time is 20:26:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.