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

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to De Witt, AR is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 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 CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.45 mi
03h 20m
Flight
112.89 mi
181.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.89 mi
Kilometers
181.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.45 mi
Kilometers
203.5 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Witt
Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 PM CST
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 12:20 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-11-06T17:39
Arrive De Witt
Fri, Nov 6, 9:00 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CST

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 CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
9:00 PM CST
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
Hunter
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
63.3 mi
01h 40m
To De Witt
63.1 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64ยฐF
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68ยฐF
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    140 m ยท 25 sec ยท Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2991 ft ยท 1 min ยท Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

    78 m ยท 9 sec ยท West Oak Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km ยท 2 min ยท South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi ยท 9 min ยท Southwest Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    38.9 mi ยท 58 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    54 m ยท 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    29.1 mi ยท 45 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi ยท 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1789 ft ยท 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Military Road

    10.6 mi ยท 19 min ยท Old Military Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1898 ft ยท 44 sec ยท North 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    139 m ยท 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    1080 ft ยท 48 sec ยท South 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6.9 mi ยท 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    8.9 mi ยท 16 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Lane

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Boston Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on Boston Lane

    10.8 mi ยท 19 min ยท Boston Lane

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Boston Lane

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Boston Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left

    6.6 mi ยท 12 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    750 ft ยท 17 sec ยท West 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    35 m ยท 3 sec ยท South Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
39.1 mi ยท 31%
Boston Lane
12.8 mi ยท 10%
Old Military Road
10.6 mi ยท 8%
South Main Street
0.86 mi ยท 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi
North 9th Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.9 mi ยท 00h 58m

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
+13.5 mi
112.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hunter
01h 40m from Jonesboro
Leave By
10:20 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near De Witt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 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?

Hunter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Jonesboro and 63.1 miles from De Witt.

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

The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 10:20 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near De Witt.

Stop Ideas Near Hunter

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

111 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

114 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and De Witt. Straight-line distance: 112.89 mi (181.68 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
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#2 De Witt

De Witt is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.2928800, -91.3379000
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: De Witt (-91.3379, 34.29288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L ยท about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.92 gal ยท 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.21 $18.79 $37.58
Premium $4.62 $20.59 $41.18
Diesel $5.84 $26.04 $52.08

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and De Witt. The current time is 17:39:59.

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.