How far is Jonesboro, AR from Dardanelle, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Dardanelle, AR is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
179.29 mi
03h 20m
Flight
144.44 mi
232.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.44 mi
Kilometers
232.45 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.29 mi
Kilometers
288.54 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dardanelle
Sat, May 30, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, May 31, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-30T18:03
Arrive Dardanelle
Sat, May 30, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Jonesboro
89.6 mi
01h 40m
To Dardanelle
89.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 53%
US 64 West
75.4 mi · 42%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.42 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Union Street
0.57 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
01h 40m from Jonesboro
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dardanelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Jonesboro and 89.7 miles from Dardanelle.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dardanelle.

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Dardanelle. Straight-line distance: 144.44 mi (232.45 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Dardanelle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,498
Coordinates35.2231400, -93.1579500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Dardanelle (-93.15795, 35.22314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $23.97
Round trip
$47.94
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.97 $47.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.96 $53.92
Premium $4.63 $29.28 $58.55
Diesel $5.42 $34.28 $68.55

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Dardanelle. The current time is 18:03:52.

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.