How far is Jonesboro, AR from Bald Knob, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Bald Knob, AR is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
70.23 mi
01h 19m
Flight
60.9 mi
98.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.9 mi
Kilometers
98.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.23 mi
Kilometers
113.02 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bald Knob
Fri, Apr 17, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 8:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-17T05:34
Arrive Bald Knob
Fri, Apr 17, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Campbell Station
AR

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

From Jonesboro
35.1 mi
00h 39m
To Bald Knob
35.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Bald Knob.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.1 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2100 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2389 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    28 m · 3 sec · South Elm Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
67.5 mi · 96%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
US 64 East
0.77 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Cate Avenue
0.09 mi
West Oak Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

47.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbell Station
00h 39m from Jonesboro
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Bald Knob.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Bald Knob?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Campbell Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Jonesboro and 35.1 miles from Bald Knob.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Bald Knob.

Stop Ideas Near Campbell Station

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

52 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bald Knob. Straight-line distance: 60.9 mi (98.01 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Bald Knob

#2 Bald Knob

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,868
Coordinates35.3098100, -91.5679100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Bald Knob (-91.56791, 35.30981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.56 $21.12
Premium $4.63 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $5.42 $13.43 $26.86

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Bald Knob. The current time is 05:34:33.

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.