How far is Jonesboro, AR from Dermott, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Dermott, AR is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
242.64 mi
04h 32m
Flight
165.39 mi
266.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.39 mi
Kilometers
266.17 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.64 mi
Kilometers
390.49 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dermott
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-19T01:39
Arrive Dermott
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 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
Sherwood
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
121.4 mi
02h 16m
To Dermott
121.3 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    46.1 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    37.5 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    49 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 51%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
62.3 mi · 26%
I 30 West
51 mi · 21%
South Main Street
0.89 mi
Union Street
0.57 mi
Cate Avenue
0.09 mi
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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
02h 16m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dermott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Jonesboro and 121.3 miles from Dermott.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.42 one way or $64.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dermott.

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

9 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

73 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

109 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Dermott. Straight-line distance: 165.39 mi (266.17 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Dermott

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,422
Coordinates33.5253900, -91.4359500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Dermott (-91.43595, 33.52539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.41 L · about $32.42
Round trip
$64.83
17.12 gal · 64.82 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.42 $64.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.46 $72.91
Premium $4.63 $39.59 $79.18
Diesel $5.42 $46.35 $92.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Dermott. The current time is 01:39:30.

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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.