How far is Jonesboro, AR from Bull Shoals, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Bull Shoals, AR is about 141.7 miles (228 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 08m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Bull Shoals.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Bull Shoals.
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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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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Bull Shoals.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dan Avenue
Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bull Shoals.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Bull Shoals?
The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Jonesboro and 70.9 miles from Bull Shoals.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bull Shoals.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bull Shoals. Straight-line distance: 111.26 mi (179.06 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 Bull Shoals
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3839600, -92.5815500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bull Shoals (-92.58155, 36.38396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.30 | $42.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
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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