How far is Jonesboro, AR from De Queen, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to De Queen, AR is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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
271.41 mi
05h 32m
Flight
240.76 mi
387.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.76 mi
Kilometers
387.47 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.41 mi
Kilometers
436.79 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 6:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-16T07:02
Arrive De Queen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shannon Hills
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
135.6 mi
02h 46m
To De Queen
135.8 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and De Queen.

  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

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    18.6 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on US 70

    31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 57 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Dequeen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 46%
US 70
78.2 mi · 29%
US-70 West
29.5 mi · 11%
Texarkana
27 mi · 10%
Airport Road
5.72 mi · 2%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shannon Hills
02h 46m from Jonesboro
Leave By
5:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jonesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to De Queen?

The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Jonesboro and 135.8 miles from De Queen.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 5:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jonesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.

Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

82 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and De Queen. Straight-line distance: 240.76 mi (387.47 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
De Queen

#2 De Queen

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,406
Coordinates34.0378900, -94.3413200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.25 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.56
19.16 gal · 72.5 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.28 $72.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.80 $81.60
Premium $4.63 $44.31 $88.62
Diesel $5.42 $51.88 $103.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and De Queen. The current time is 07:02:54.

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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.