How far is Haskell, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Haskell, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
160.27 mi
02h 36m
Flight
143.15 mi
230.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.15 mi
Kilometers
230.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.27 mi
Kilometers
257.93 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Haskell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haskell
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haskell
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
Kensett
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Haskell
79.2 mi
01h 18m
To Jonesboro
81.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Haskell and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedy Street

    1028 ft · 49 sec · Kennedy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    2936 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 67

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 67

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I30 East

    23.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haskell 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 64%
I30 East
28.7 mi · 18%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 8%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 5%
Grand Avenue
2.08 mi · 1%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
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 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensett
01h 18m from Haskell
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Haskell 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 Haskell to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Kensett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Haskell and 81.1 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Haskell and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Kensett

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

78 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

113 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haskell and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 143.15 mi (230.37 km).

Haskell

#1 Haskell

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,639
Coordinates34.5014800, -92.6365500
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennedy Street (-92.636531, 34.501479)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.43
Round trip
$42.87
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.43 $42.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.11 $48.21
Premium $4.63 $26.18 $52.36
Diesel $5.42 $30.65 $61.30

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 Haskell and Jonesboro. The current time is 21:50:38.

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.