How far is Jonesboro, AR from Clarendon, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Clarendon, AR is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.35 mi
02h 20m
Flight
86.52 mi
139.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.52 mi
Kilometers
139.24 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.35 mi
Kilometers
147.02 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarendon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Clarendon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
9:30 PM CDT
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
McCrory
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
45.7 mi
01h 10m
To Clarendon
45.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    54 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    29.1 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1789 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Military Road

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Old Military Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1898 ft · 39 sec · North 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1326 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Street

    1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    28 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
39.1 mi · 43%
Old Military Road
10.6 mi · 12%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 1%
North 9th Street
0.36 mi
Madison Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.9 mi · 00h 58m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCrory
01h 10m from Jonesboro
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

McCrory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Jonesboro and 45.6 miles from Clarendon.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarendon.

Stop Ideas Near McCrory

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

93 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

105 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

114 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Clarendon. Straight-line distance: 86.52 mi (139.24 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,333
Coordinates34.6931500, -91.3137400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Clarendon (-91.31374, 34.69315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.39
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.19 $24.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.71 $27.43
Premium $4.63 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.42 $17.44 $34.87

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Clarendon. The current time is 01:48:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.