How far is Jonesboro, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Delaware, AR is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
188.37 mi
03h 06m
Flight
150.84 mi
242.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.84 mi
Kilometers
242.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.37 mi
Kilometers
303.16 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-10-15T21:36
Arrive Delaware
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Beebe
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
94.4 mi
01h 33m
To Delaware
94 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
52°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 50%
US 64 West
75.4 mi · 40%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 3%
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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beebe
01h 33m from Jonesboro
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Beebe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Jonesboro and 94 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Beebe

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

116 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 150.84 mi (242.76 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 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.704193, 35.8423)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $26.25
Round trip
$52.50
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $26.25 $52.50
Mid-grade $4.44 $29.53 $59.07
Premium $4.83 $32.09 $64.17
Diesel $5.92 $39.35 $78.71

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Delaware. The current time is 21:36:12.

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.