How far is Glenwood, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Glenwood, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 216 miles (347.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192 miles (309 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
216.01 mi
03h 34m
Flight
191.99 mi
308.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.99 mi
Kilometers
308.98 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.01 mi
Kilometers
347.64 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood
2026-04-18T02:02
Arrive Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood
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
Cabot
AR

City in Arkansas

From Glenwood
107.2 mi
01h 47m
To Jonesboro
108.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Glenwood and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    28 m · 10 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27.1 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    10 mi · 11 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    74.3 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 Glenwood 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 48%
East Grand Avenue
50 mi · 23%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
5.25 mi · 2%
Doctor Martin Luther King
5.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
192 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cabot
01h 47m from Glenwood
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenwood 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 Glenwood to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 216 miles (347.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Glenwood and 108.9 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 192 miles (309 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cabot

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

35 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenwood and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 191.99 mi (308.98 km).

Glenwood

#1 Glenwood

City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates34.3267700, -93.5507400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-93.550723, 34.326782)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.85 L · about $28.86
Round trip
$57.71
15.24 gal · 57.7 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.86 $57.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.45 $64.91
Premium $4.63 $35.24 $70.49
Diesel $5.42 $41.26 $82.52

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 Glenwood and Jonesboro. The current time is 02:02:40.

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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.