How far is Greenbrier, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Greenbrier, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
128.68 mi
02h 18m
Flight
103.56 mi
166.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.56 mi
Kilometers
166.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.68 mi
Kilometers
207.09 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM CDT
Return by in Greenbrier
Sun, May 31, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbrier
2026-05-31T06:26
Arrive Jonesboro
Sun, May 31, 8:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbrier
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
Bald Knob
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Greenbrier
68.8 mi
01h 09m
To Jonesboro
59.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    24 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadview Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Broadview Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 65

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pickles Gap Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Pickles Gap Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunny Gap Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Sunny Gap Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 64

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 64

  7. 7

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbrier 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 78%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 10%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 6%
South Broadview Street
5.28 mi · 4%
Sunny Gap Road
3.18 mi · 2%
Pickles Gap Road
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Take the exit slight left

74.6 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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bald Knob
01h 09m from Greenbrier
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenbrier and 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 Greenbrier to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Greenbrier and 59.9 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

90 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

101 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 103.56 mi (166.66 km).

Greenbrier

#1 Greenbrier

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,782
Coordinates35.2339700, -92.3876500
Altitude110
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 (-92.387651, 35.234027)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.34 $38.67
Premium $4.63 $21.00 $42.00
Diesel $5.42 $24.58 $49.17

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbrier and Jonesboro. The current time is 06:26:20.

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.