How far is Jonesboro, AR from Heber Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Heber Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Heber Springs.
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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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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
54.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 385: Judsonia
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AR 385 North: Plainview, Heber Springs
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Cw Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cw Road
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Continue on North Bypass Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Bypass Road
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Main
3.7 mi · 6 min · Main
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Keep slight right to continue on Pangburn Road
9.4 mi · 16 min · Pangburn Road
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Turn slight right onto Heber Spring Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road
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Continue on Heber Spring Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road
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Continue on South 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Heber Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
54.9 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Heber Springs?
The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Jonesboro and 54.9 miles from Heber Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
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 Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 78.33 mi (126.06 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 Heber Springs
City in Arkansas
| Population | 6,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.4914700, -92.0312600 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.69 | $29.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.52 | $33.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.95 | $35.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
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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