How far is Heber Springs, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Heber Springs, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
107.81 mi
02h 03m
Flight
78.33 mi
126.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.33 mi
Kilometers
126.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.5 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heber Springs
2026-05-30T08:59
Arrive Jonesboro
Sat, May 30, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heber Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bradford
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Heber Springs
54.8 mi
01h 01m
To Jonesboro
53 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heber Springs and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1499 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Spring Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    111 m · 7 sec · Heber Spring Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Pangburn Road

    13 mi · 23 min · Pangburn Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Searcy

    12.3 mi · 22 min · Searcy

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Bypass Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Bypass Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cw Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cw Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1328 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 57 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 Heber Springs 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cw Road
57.1 mi · 53%
Pangburn Road
13 mi · 12%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 12%
Searcy
12.3 mi · 11%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 7%
North Bypass Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cw Road

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 57m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 01m from Heber Springs
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heber Springs and Patchy Fog near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Heber Springs to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 54.8 miles from Heber Springs and 53 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Heber Springs and Patchy Fog 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 Heber Springs and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 78.33 mi (126.06 km).

Heber Springs

#1 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-92.031253, 35.491554)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.18 $32.37
Premium $4.63 $17.58 $35.15
Diesel $5.42 $20.58 $41.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Heber Springs and Jonesboro. The current time is 08:59:26.

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.