How far is Jonesboro, AR from Diaz, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Diaz, AR is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.3 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.46 mi
55.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.85 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diaz
Sun, May 3, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, May 3, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-03T04:09
Arrive Diaz
Sun, May 3, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fisher
AR

Human settlement in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Jonesboro
20.1 mi
00h 24m
To Diaz
20.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 18: Newport

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Air Base Road

    3220 ft · 56 sec · Air Base Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
37 mi · 92%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King Highway
0.76 mi · 2%
Air Base Road
0.61 mi · 2%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 1%
AR 18
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fisher
00h 24m from Jonesboro
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Diaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fisher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Jonesboro and 20.2 miles from Diaz.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Diaz.

Stop Ideas Near Fisher

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

32 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

110 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Diaz. Straight-line distance: 34.46 mi (55.46 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 Diaz

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,208
Coordinates35.6384100, -91.2651300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Diaz (-91.26513, 35.63841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.38
Round trip
$10.76
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.38 $10.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.05 $12.10
Premium $4.63 $6.57 $13.14
Diesel $5.42 $7.69 $15.38

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Diaz. The current time is 04:09:27.

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.