How far is Jonesboro, AR from Bella Vista, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
322.9 mi
04h 58m
Flight
203.8 mi
327.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.8 mi
Kilometers
327.98 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.9 mi
Kilometers
519.66 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Wed, May 13, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-12T19:55
Arrive Bella Vista
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Jonesboro
161 mi
02h 29m
To Bella Vista
161.9 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Bella Vista.

  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

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 46%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 29%
I 49 North
76.5 mi · 24%
Cooper Road
1.11 mi
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Union Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.1 mi
203.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 29m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Bella Vista?

The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161 miles from Jonesboro and 161.9 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.1 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.13 one way or $86.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Bella Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 203.8 mi (327.98 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.13 L · about $43.13
Round trip
$86.27
22.78 gal · 86.26 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.13 $86.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.51 $97.02
Premium $4.63 $52.68 $105.36
Diesel $5.42 $61.68 $123.35

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Bella Vista. The current time is 19:55:18.

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.