How far is Highland, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Highland, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lawrence County, Arkansas, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Jonesboro.
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Start on West Lakeshore Drive
126 m · 26 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Timberlane Drive
2516 ft · 2 min · Timberlane Drive
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Continue on Timberlane Drive
2407 ft · 2 min · Timberlane Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Jonesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Timberlane Drive
Continue straight
45.1 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland 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 Highland to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Black Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Highland and 34.2 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland and Patchy Fog near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Black Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 54.72 mi (88.06 km).
#1 Highland
City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,054 |
| Coordinates | 36.2759000, -91.5240300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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