How far is Jonesboro, AR from Clinton, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Clinton, AR is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (161 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Clinton.
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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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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Searcy
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto East Beebe Capps Expressway
24.5 mi · 42 min · East Beebe Capps Expressway
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Rosebud Road
80 m · 5 sec · Rosebud Road
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Turn straight onto Heber Springs Road West
1.1 km · 1 min · Heber Springs Road West
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Turn right onto Damascus Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Damascus Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 65
15.3 mi · 21 min · US Highway 65
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Turn left
2060 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
39 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Yellowjacket Lane
586 ft · 16 sec · Yellowjacket Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yellowjacket Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Clinton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Clinton?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Jonesboro and 69.2 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (161 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 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 Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob
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 Bald Knob.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 100.03 mi (160.98 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 Clinton
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,506 |
| Coordinates | 35.5914700, -92.4604400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-92.46044, 35.59147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.78 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
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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