How far is Jonesboro, AR from Greenwood, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Greenwood, AR is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.53 mi
05h 00m
Flight
204.33 mi
328.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.33 mi
Kilometers
328.83 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.53 mi
Kilometers
438.59 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Menifee
AR

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

From Jonesboro
136.1 mi
02h 30m
To Greenwood
136.4 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Denver Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Denver Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    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 Greenwood.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
152 mi · 56%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 35%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 5%
West Center Street
2.26 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
West Denver Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

119 mi · 01h 59m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.2 mi
204.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
02h 30m from Jonesboro
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Jonesboro and 136.4 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 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 $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 204.33 mi (328.83 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 Greenwood

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

Population8,952
Coordinates35.2156500, -94.2557700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Greenwood (-94.25577, 35.21565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.4 L · about $36.43
Round trip
$72.86
19.24 gal · 72.8 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.43 $72.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.97 $81.94
Premium $4.63 $44.49 $88.99
Diesel $5.42 $52.09 $104.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Greenwood. The current time is 23:59:02.

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.