How far is Jonesboro, AR from Green Forest, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Green Forest, AR is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Green Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Green Forest.
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto South Springfield Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · South Springfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Springfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Green Forest.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Green Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Green Forest?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Jonesboro and 99.2 miles from Green Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Green Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Viola
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Viola.
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Green Forest. Straight-line distance: 156.27 mi (251.5 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 Green Forest
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,934 |
| Coordinates | 36.3353500, -93.4360200 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Forest (-93.43602, 36.33535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.85 | $75.70 |
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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