How far is Jonesboro, AR from Clarksville, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Clarksville, AR is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.86 mi
03h 39m
Flight
157.17 mi
252.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.17 mi
Kilometers
252.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.86 mi
Kilometers
321.64 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Fri, Apr 10, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 8:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-10T13:25
Arrive Clarksville
Fri, Apr 10, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Jonesboro
99.9 mi
01h 49m
To Clarksville
100 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 103, AR 21

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Rogers Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rogers Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2193 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · North College Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
101 mi · 51%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 47%
South Rogers Street
1.3 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Union Street
0.57 mi
East Main Street
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

74.5 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
01h 49m from Jonesboro
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Jonesboro and 100 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 157.17 mi (252.94 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Clarksville (-93.46657, 35.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.7 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.1 gal · 53.4 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.03 $60.05
Premium $4.63 $32.61 $65.21
Diesel $5.42 $38.18 $76.35

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Clarksville. The current time is 13:25:30.

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.