How far is Jonesboro, AR from Earle, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Earle, AR is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
51.66 mi
01h 10m
Flight
41.4 mi
66.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.4 mi
Kilometers
66.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.66 mi
Kilometers
83.14 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Earle
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Earle
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Marked Tree
AR

City in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Jonesboro
25.8 mi
00h 35m
To Earle
25.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    29.9 mi · 31 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 149: Marked Tree, Earle

    2149 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    18 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    627 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe N Martin Expressway
29.9 mi · 58%
Harrisburg Road
1.18 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 2%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 1%
AR 149
0.43 mi · 1%
I 555 South
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Joe N Martin Expressway

Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

29.9 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marked Tree
00h 35m from Jonesboro
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Earle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Marked Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Jonesboro and 25.8 miles from Earle.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marked Tree

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

55 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

77 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Earle. Straight-line distance: 41.4 mi (66.63 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Earle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,164
Coordinates35.2750900, -90.4667700
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Earle (-90.46677, 35.27509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.75 $15.50
Premium $4.63 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.42 $9.86 $19.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Earle. The current time is 22:22:52.

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.