How far is Jonesboro, AR from Coldwater, MS?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Coldwater, MS is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight 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 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Panola County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Coldwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Coldwater.
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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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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
42.3 mi · 44 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Blues Highway
17.7 mi · 19 min · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Blues Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Blues Highway
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Continue on Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
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Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson Mississippi
2010 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
122.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
676 ft · 16 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Huntington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Huntington Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Turn left
33.7 mi · 50 min
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Turn right
1048 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3055 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn slight left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
901 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
22 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
690 ft · 50 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Coldwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
122 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Coldwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Coldwater?
The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Jonesboro and 134.5 miles from Coldwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.67 one way or $69.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Coldwater.
Stop Ideas Near Courtland
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 Courtland.
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Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Coldwater. Straight-line distance: 232.22 mi (373.72 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 Coldwater
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 32.7148600, -89.2142300 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldwater (-89.21423, 32.71486)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.65 | $34.67 | $69.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $39.58 | $79.15 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $43.15 | $86.30 |
| Diesel | $5.79 | $54.97 | $109.93 |
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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