How far is Jonesboro, AR from Blytheville, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Blytheville, AR is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.65 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.35 mi
71.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.35 mi
Kilometers
71.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.65 mi
Kilometers
86.34 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blytheville
Fri, Apr 10, 2:38 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 3:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-10T13:25
Arrive Blytheville
Fri, Apr 10, 2:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Monette
AR

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
26.8 mi
00h 36m
To Blytheville
26.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Highland Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Highland Drive
50.8 mi · 95%
West Main Street
1.32 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Cate Avenue
0.09 mi
West Oak Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

East Highland Drive

Turn left onto East Highland Drive

50.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monette
00h 36m from Jonesboro
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Blytheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Monette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Jonesboro and 26.8 miles from Blytheville.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Blytheville.

Stop Ideas Near Monette

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

58 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

88 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

96 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

100 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Blytheville. Straight-line distance: 44.35 mi (71.38 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Blytheville

#2 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.31
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.16 $14.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.63 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $5.42 $10.23 $20.47

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Blytheville. The current time is 13:25:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.