How far is Jonesboro, AR from Harrisburg, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Harrisburg, AR is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Road
4 mi · 7 min · Harrisburg Road
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Turn right onto Stadium Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Stadium Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
9.9 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
2271 ft · 38 sec · West Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Harrisburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Illinois Avenue
Continue on North Illinois Avenue
9.93 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Jonesboro and 10.6 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bay
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 Bay.
Walnut Ridge
Central Station
Poplar Bluff
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.94 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 Harrisburg
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,289 |
| Coordinates | 35.5642500, -90.7167800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrisburg (-90.71678, 35.56425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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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