How far is Gravel Ridge, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Gravel Ridge, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
119.18 mi
01h 57m
Flight
107.44 mi
172.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.44 mi
Kilometers
172.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.18 mi
Kilometers
191.8 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Wed, Jun 3, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Gravel Ridge
Wed, Jun 3, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravel Ridge
2026-06-02T22:04
Arrive Jonesboro
Wed, Jun 3, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gravel Ridge
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
Bradford
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Gravel Ridge
59.6 mi
00h 58m
To Jonesboro
59.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gravel Ridge and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Cordelia Drive

    11 m · 7 sec · Cordelia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Cutoff Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Jacksonville Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Cutoff Road

    48 m · 4 sec · West Main Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Cutoff Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Cutoff Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1868 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto T P White Drive

    1.7 mi · 4 min · T P White Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    951 ft · 23 sec · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto T P White Drive

    2777 ft · 1 min · T P White Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    847 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravel Ridge 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T P White Drive
93.5 mi · 78%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 11%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 6%
Jacksonville Cutoff Road
2.02 mi · 2%
West Main Cutoff Road
1.52 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

T P White Drive

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 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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
00h 58m from Gravel Ridge
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gravel Ridge 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 Gravel Ridge to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Gravel Ridge and 59.6 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

85 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravel Ridge and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 107.44 mi (172.91 km).

Gravel Ridge

#1 Gravel Ridge

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,902
Coordinates34.8684200, -92.1907000
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Cordelia Drive (-92.190722, 34.868419)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.89
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.94 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.63 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.42 $22.80 $45.59

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravel Ridge and Jonesboro. The current time is 22:04:01.

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.