How far is Jonesboro, AR from Bryant, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
147.4 mi
02h 42m
Flight
132.53 mi
213.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.53 mi
Kilometers
213.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.4 mi
Kilometers
237.21 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Sun, May 3, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, May 3, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-03T00:32
Arrive Bryant
Sun, May 3, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
73.7 mi
01h 21m
To Bryant
73.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    14.4 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 183: Bryant, Bauxite

    1217 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1459 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Commerce Street

    830 ft · 25 sec · Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Reynolds Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Reynolds Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Reynolds Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 84%
Texarkana
14.4 mi · 10%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
North Reynolds Road
1.88 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 21m from Jonesboro
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Bryant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Jonesboro and 73.7 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Bryant.

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 132.53 mi (213.28 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates34.5959300, -92.4890500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Bryant (-92.48905, 34.59593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.15 $44.29
Premium $4.63 $24.05 $48.10
Diesel $5.42 $28.16 $56.32

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Bryant. The current time is 00:32:57.

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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.