How far is Jonesboro, LA from Eros, LA?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, LA to Eros, LA is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.66 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.99 mi
32.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.99 mi
Kilometers
32.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.66 mi
Kilometers
38.08 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eros
Sat, May 30, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, May 30, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-30T18:50
Arrive Eros
Sat, May 30, 7:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chatham
LA

Town in Louisiana, USA

From Jonesboro
11.8 mi
00h 17m
To Eros
11.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
74°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Allen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chatham Highway

    857 ft · 22 sec · Chatham Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    17 mi · 25 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Front Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Thornton Loop

    1050 ft · 18 sec · Thornton Loop

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Route 34

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 34

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2272 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Eros.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
17 mi · 72%
Front Street
3.15 mi · 13%
State Route 34
2.71 mi · 11%
2nd Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Thornton Loop
0.2 mi · 1%
Chatham Highway
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

17 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
00h 17m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Eros.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Jonesboro and 11.9 miles from Eros.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Eros.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Eros. Straight-line distance: 19.99 mi (32.17 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,415
Coordinates32.2412700, -92.7159900
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eros

Town in Louisiana, United States of America

Population151
Coordinates32.3923700, -92.4240300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-92.71599, 32.24127)
End: Eros (-92.42403, 32.39237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.29
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.14 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.53 $7.07
Premium $4.63 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $5.42 $4.49 $8.99

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 Louisiana · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Eros. The current time is 18:50:17.

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.