How far is Jonesboro, AR from Dierks, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Dierks, AR is about 250.4 miles (403 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.4 mi
05h 01m
Flight
222.09 mi
357.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.09 mi
Kilometers
357.42 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.4 mi
Kilometers
402.98 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 6:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-16T08:31
Arrive Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
North Little Rock
AR

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

From Jonesboro
125.1 mi
02h 30m
To Dierks
125.3 mi
02h 30m

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
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.5 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    31 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 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 · 49%
US 70
57.7 mi · 23%
US-70 West
29.5 mi · 12%
Texarkana
27 mi · 11%
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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
222.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Little Rock
02h 30m from Jonesboro
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jonesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dierks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (403 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Jonesboro and 125.3 miles from Dierks.

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

The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.48 one way or $66.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 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 Dierks.

Stop Ideas Near North Little Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

3 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

102 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Dierks. Straight-line distance: 222.09 mi (357.42 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Dierks

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,076
Coordinates34.1192800, -94.0165800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Dierks (-94.01658, 34.11928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.45 L · about $33.48
Round trip
$66.95
17.68 gal · 66.9 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.48 $66.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.65 $75.30
Premium $4.63 $40.89 $81.77
Diesel $5.42 $47.87 $95.74

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 Dierks. The current time is 08:31:54.

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.