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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 00m.
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.
City in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
23 m ยท 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
140 m ยท 25 sec ยท Cate Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
2991 ft ยท 1 min ยท Union Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
78 m ยท 9 sec ยท West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
913 ft ยท 20 sec ยท East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Road
1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Harrisburg Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann
1078 ft ยท 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
42.3 mi ยท 44 min ยท Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis
2994 ft ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Blues Highway
17.7 mi ยท 19 min ยท Blues Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km ยท 58 sec ยท Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi ยท 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 South, I 55 Alternate South: Jackson Mississippi, Madison Avenue
783 ft ยท 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 South: Jackson
1611 ft ยท 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
1 km ยท 53 sec ยท Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Crump Boulevard, Lamar Avenue
1588 ft ยท 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Avenue
47 m ยท 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
23 mi ยท 31 min ยท Lamar Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1301 ft ยท 39 sec
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Turn left onto Red Banks Road North
1589 ft ยท 34 sec ยท Red Banks Road North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Highway 78
3.5 mi ยท 6 min ยท Old Highway 78
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Byhalia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarkedale.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Byhalia. Straight-line distance: 88.05 mi (141.71 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 Byhalia
Town in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 1,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.8723200, -89.6906400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Byhalia (-89.69064, 34.87232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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