How far is Jonesboro, AR from Brinkley, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Brinkley, AR is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
75.09 mi
01h 51m
Flight
71.49 mi
115.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.49 mi
Kilometers
115.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.85 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brinkley
Fri, Apr 10, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 5:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Brinkley
Fri, Apr 10, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Beedeville
AR

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

From Jonesboro
37.6 mi
00h 55m
To Brinkley
37.5 mi
00h 55m

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 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    54 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
34.6 mi · 46%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Cate Avenue
0.09 mi
West Oak Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.9 mi · 00h 58m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beedeville
00h 55m from Jonesboro
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Beedeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Jonesboro and 37.5 miles from Brinkley.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 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 Brinkley.

Stop Ideas Near Beedeville

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

72 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

101 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Brinkley. Straight-line distance: 71.49 mi (115.06 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Brinkley

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,537
Coordinates34.8878700, -91.1945700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Brinkley (-91.19457, 34.88787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $4.63 $12.26 $24.51
Diesel $5.42 $14.35 $28.70

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 Brinkley. The current time is 13:24:59.

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.