How far is Jonesboro, AR from Byhalia, MS?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Byhalia, MS is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.13 mi
02h 00m
Flight
88.05 mi
141.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.05 mi
Kilometers
141.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.13 mi
Kilometers
161.14 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byhalia
Thu, Nov 12, 8:23 AM CST
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 10:23 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-11-12T06:22
Arrive Byhalia
Thu, Nov 12, 8:23 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
9:30 PM CST
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
Clarkedale
AR

City in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
50.1 mi
01h 00m
To Byhalia
50 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
45ยฐF
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 2:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    140 m ยท 25 sec ยท Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2991 ft ยท 1 min ยท Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

    78 m ยท 9 sec ยท West Oak Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    913 ft ยท 20 sec ยท East Highland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Road

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Harrisburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann

    1078 ft ยท 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    42.3 mi ยท 44 min ยท Joe N Martin Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis

    2994 ft ยท 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Blues Highway

    17.7 mi ยท 19 min ยท Blues Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway

    1.3 km ยท 58 sec ยท Blues Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi ยท 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 South, I 55 Alternate South: Jackson Mississippi, Madison Avenue

    783 ft ยท 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 240 South: Jackson

    1611 ft ยท 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    1 km ยท 53 sec ยท Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Crump Boulevard, Lamar Avenue

    1588 ft ยท 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Avenue

    47 m ยท 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lamar Avenue

    23 mi ยท 31 min ยท Lamar Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1301 ft ยท 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Red Banks Road North

    1589 ft ยท 34 sec ยท Red Banks Road North

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Highway 78

    3.5 mi ยท 6 min ยท Old Highway 78

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe N Martin Expressway
42.3 mi ยท 42%
Blues Highway
25.7 mi ยท 26%
Lamar Avenue
23.3 mi ยท 23%
Old Highway 78
3.48 mi ยท 3%
Harrisburg Road
1.18 mi ยท 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Joe N Martin Expressway

Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

42.3 mi ยท 00h 44m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkedale
01h 00m from Jonesboro
Leave By
2:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Clear near Byhalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Clarkedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Jonesboro and 50 miles from Byhalia.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Clear near Byhalia.

Stop Ideas Near Clarkedale

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

25 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

107 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Byhalia. Straight-line distance: 88.05 mi (141.71 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Byhalia

Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population1,213
Coordinates34.8723200, -89.6906400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Byhalia (-89.69064, 34.87232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L ยท about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
7.06 gal ยท 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.11 $14.50 $29.00
Premium $4.49 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.76 $20.32 $40.63

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 ยท Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Byhalia. The current time is 06:22:58.

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.