How far is Jonesboro, AR from Carlisle, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Carlisle, AR is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Carlisle.
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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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Turn left
38.9 mi · 58 min
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Continue straight
54 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Little Rock
33.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 13: Carlisle
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight left
26 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 13
825 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 13
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Continue on Bobby L Glover Highway
3132 ft · 1 min · Bobby L Glover Highway
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
945 ft · 26 sec · West 10th Street
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Continue on North Williams Avenue
2000 ft · 1 min · North Williams Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Court Avenue
909 ft · 25 sec · North Court Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Court Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Carlisle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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38.9 mi · 00h 58m
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 Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Hunter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Jonesboro and 54.2 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Hunter
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 Hunter.
Central Station
Little Rock Union Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 93.85 mi (151.04 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 Carlisle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,154 |
| Coordinates | 34.7831500, -91.7465200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-91.74652, 34.78315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.71 | $35.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
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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