How far is Jonesboro, AR from Bethel Heights, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Bethel Heights, AR is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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 05h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Bethel Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Bethel Heights.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1178 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Johnson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue
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Continue on North Gee Street
951 ft · 19 sec · North Gee Street
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Continue on Dan Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Dan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on North Thompson Road
1332 ft · 25 sec · North Thompson Road
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Turn right onto West Morris Avenue
2523 ft · 2 min · West Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Alliance Drive
42 m · 5 sec · Alliance Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alliance Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Bethel Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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58.7 mi · 01h 10m
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 Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Bethel Heights?
The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Jonesboro and 126 miles from Bethel Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bethel Heights. Straight-line distance: 193.09 mi (310.75 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel Heights
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,970 |
| Coordinates | 36.2142400, -94.1293700 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel Heights (-94.12937, 36.21424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.82 | $75.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.07 | $82.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.09 | $96.17 |
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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