How far is Huntsville, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.12 mi
04h 15m
Flight
170.67 mi
274.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.67 mi
Kilometers
274.66 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.12 mi
Kilometers
359.07 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sat, May 2, 5:03 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-02T12:47
Arrive Jonesboro
Sat, May 2, 5:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Viola
AR

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

From Huntsville
111.7 mi
02h 07m
To Jonesboro
111.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    48 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2889 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Parrott Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Parrott Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    31.5 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

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

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 46%
T & C Boulevard
67.5 mi · 30%
West Washington Avenue
2.72 mi · 1%
North Parrott Drive
2.37 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.58 mi
South Main Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Take the exit slight right

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
170.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Viola
02h 07m from Huntsville
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Huntsville and 111.4 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Viola

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

99 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 170.67 mi (274.66 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,599
Coordinates36.0861900, -93.7413000
Altitude463
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 (-93.741335, 36.086216)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.8 L · about $29.80
Round trip
$59.61
15.74 gal · 59.6 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.80 $59.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.52 $67.04
Premium $4.63 $36.40 $72.80
Diesel $5.42 $42.62 $85.23

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Jonesboro. The current time is 12:47:57.

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.