How far is Jonesboro, AR from Haskell, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Haskell, AR is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.7 mi
02h 56m
Flight
143.15 mi
230.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.15 mi
Kilometers
230.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.7 mi
Kilometers
255.41 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haskell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Haskell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Kensett
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
79.3 mi
01h 28m
To Haskell
79.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Arkansas Health Center

    1904 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Highway 67

    1.7 mi · 3 min · US Highway 67

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    2721 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kennedy Street

    1028 ft · 45 sec · Kennedy Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 78%
Texarkana
24 mi · 15%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
US Highway 67
1.69 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensett
01h 28m from Jonesboro
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kensett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Jonesboro and 79.3 miles from Haskell.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kensett

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

78 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

113 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Haskell. Straight-line distance: 143.15 mi (230.37 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Haskell

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,639
Coordinates34.5014800, -92.6365500
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Haskell (-92.63655, 34.50148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $4.63 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $5.42 $30.32 $60.65

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 Haskell. The current time is 23:05:30.

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.