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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
48 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
2889 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on North Parrott Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Parrott Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
31.5 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
774 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
31.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
49.9 mi · 57 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard
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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 Huntsville 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Viola.
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 170.67 mi (274.66 km).
#1 Huntsville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,599 |
| Coordinates | 36.0861900, -93.7413000 |
| Altitude | 463 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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