How far is Jonesboro, AR from Bryant, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 18: Newport
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Air Base Road
3220 ft · 60 sec · Air Base Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Tucker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tucker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bergen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bergen Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
25.6 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street
2601 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Continue on Batesville Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Batesville Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Triangle Lane
1488 ft · 33 sec · Triangle Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Springs Road
2717 ft · 50 sec · Heber Springs Road
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Turn right onto Simpson Road
726 ft · 32 sec · Simpson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Bryant.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
25.6 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Campbell Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Jonesboro and 36.2 miles from Bryant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Bryant.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Campbell Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.21 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 Bryant
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 21,375 |
| Coordinates | 35.7417400, -91.6520800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryant (-91.65208, 35.74174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
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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