How far is Horseshoe Bend, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Horseshoe Bend, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
88.34 mi
01h 40m
Flight
64.98 mi
104.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.34 mi
Kilometers
142.17 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Wed, May 6, 3:06 PM CDT
Return by in Horseshoe Bend
Wed, May 6, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horseshoe Bend
2026-05-06T13:26
Arrive Jonesboro
Wed, May 6, 3:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horseshoe Bend
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
Imboden
AR

Human settlement in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Horseshoe Bend
44.4 mi
00h 50m
To Jonesboro
44 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Horseshoe Bend and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horseshoe Bend and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Club Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cardinal Drive

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Cardinal Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horseshoe Bend 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
67.5 mi · 76%
Cardinal Drive
4.89 mi · 6%
West Washington Avenue
2.72 mi · 3%
North Bend Road
0.87 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.26 mi
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

T & C Boulevard

Continue straight

45.1 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Imboden
00h 50m from Horseshoe Bend
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Horseshoe Bend and 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 Horseshoe Bend to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Imboden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Horseshoe Bend and 44 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Horseshoe Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Imboden

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

25 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

93 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horseshoe Bend and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 64.98 mi (104.58 km).

Horseshoe Bend

#1 Horseshoe Bend

City in Boise County, Idaho, United States

Population2,108
Coordinates36.2292300, -91.7643100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.764312, 36.229224)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.63
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.82 $23.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.63 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.42 $16.89 $33.79

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Horseshoe Bend and Jonesboro. The current time is 13:26:01.

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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.