How far is Goshen, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Goshen, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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
237.81 mi
04h 28m
Flight
184.67 mi
297.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.67 mi
Kilometers
297.19 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.81 mi
Kilometers
382.72 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Mon, Jun 1, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Goshen
Mon, Jun 1, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-06-01T01:14
Arrive Jonesboro
Mon, Jun 1, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Goshen
119.1 mi
02h 14m
To Jonesboro
118.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Springs Road

    15 m · 8 sec · Blue Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Bowen Boulevard

    8.5 mi · 13 min · East Bowen Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

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

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · 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 Goshen 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 43%
T & C Boulevard
67.5 mi · 28%
East Bowen Boulevard
8.46 mi · 4%
West Washington Avenue
2.72 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.26 mi
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
184.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 14m from Goshen
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goshen 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 Goshen to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Goshen and 118.8 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 184.67 mi (297.19 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

Town in Arkansas, United States

Population1,985
Coordinates36.1011900, -93.9913100
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs Road (-93.991418, 36.101154)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.77 L · about $31.77
Round trip
$63.55
16.78 gal · 63.54 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.77 $63.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.73 $71.47
Premium $4.63 $38.80 $77.61
Diesel $5.42 $45.43 $90.86

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Jonesboro. The current time is 01:14:26.

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.