How far is Horatio, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Horatio, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horatio and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horatio and Jonesboro.
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Start on State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 24
8.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 24
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24
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Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4th Street
563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Bishop Street
1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street
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Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass
1407 ft · 24 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass
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Continue on East Peachtree Street
31.2 mi · 46 min · East Peachtree Street
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Take the ramp left
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Horatio 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.
East Peachtree Street
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 36m
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 Horatio and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horatio to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Horatio and 136.6 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.42 one way or $74.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Horatio and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Alexander
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 Alexander.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horatio and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 245.25 mi (394.69 km).
#1 Horatio
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,011 |
| Coordinates | 33.9384500, -94.3571500 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.70 | $91.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.50 | $107.00 |
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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