How far is Johnson, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Johnson, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson and Jonesboro.
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Start on South Ball Street
68 m · 15 sec · South Ball Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
784 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wilkerson Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Wilkerson Road
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Continue on North Gregg Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Gregg Avenue
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Turn left onto North Shiloh Drive
761 ft · 25 sec · North Shiloh Drive
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Take the ramp right
619 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway
47.3 mi · 48 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64
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Continue on Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
74.6 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 Johnson and Jonesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson 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 Johnson to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Johnson and 146.9 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.7 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.20 one way or $78.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Johnson and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Plumerville
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 Plumerville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 194.53 mi (313.07 km).
#1 Johnson
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 36.1328600, -94.1654800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| 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: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.08 | $88.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.05 | $112.09 |
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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