How far is Highland, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Highland, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
9 m · 6 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
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Continue on Highway 26
9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
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Continue on Antioch Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street
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Turn slight left
21 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Hollywood Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street
1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street
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Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
1575 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 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.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland and Slight 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 Highland to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McAlmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Highland and 121.4 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near McAlmont
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 McAlmont.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 213.94 mi (344.31 km).
#1 Highland
City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 34.0353900, -93.7721300 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.23 | $64.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.24 | $72.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.36 | $78.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.08 | $92.16 |
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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