How far is Jonesboro, AR from Goshen, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Goshen, AR is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Goshen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Goshen.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1178 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Johnson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue
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Continue on North Gee Street
951 ft · 19 sec · North Gee Street
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Continue on Dan Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Dan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
40.2 mi · 47 min
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Turn left
2724 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Blue Springs Road
15 m · 1 sec · Blue Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Goshen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dan Avenue
Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Goshen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Goshen?
The road trip is about 238.3 miles (383.5 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?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Jonesboro and 119.2 miles from Goshen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Sunny near Goshen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 184.67 mi (297.19 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goshen
Town in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,985 |
| Coordinates | 36.1011900, -93.9913100 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goshen (-93.99131, 36.10119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.82 | $71.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.90 | $77.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.54 | $91.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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