How far is Jonesboro, AR from Harrison, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Harrison, AR is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
176.13 mi
03h 40m
Flight
136.92 mi
220.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.92 mi
Kilometers
220.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.13 mi
Kilometers
283.46 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 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
Salem
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
88 mi
01h 50m
To Harrison
88.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1178 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Johnson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Gee Street

    951 ft · 19 sec · North Gee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    133 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    126 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1277 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · East Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2111 ft · 40 sec · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 14 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Stephenson Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Avenue
71.5 mi · 41%
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 28%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 11%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 3%
West Johnson Avenue
1.23 mi · 1%
East Central Avenue
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
01h 50m from Jonesboro
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Jonesboro and 88.1 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrison.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

85 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 136.92 mi (220.35 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Harrison

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,139
Coordinates36.2297900, -93.1076800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Harrison (-93.10768, 36.22979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.53 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.11
12.44 gal · 47.06 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.56 $47.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.49 $52.98
Premium $4.63 $28.77 $57.54
Diesel $5.42 $33.68 $67.36

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 Harrison. The current time is 02:25:42.

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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.