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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.88 mi
02h 22m
Flight
78.33 mi
126.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.33 mi
Kilometers
126.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.88 mi
Kilometers
176.83 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 12:32 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, May 30, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 12:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Bradford
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
54.9 mi
01h 11m
To Heber Springs
54.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  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

    54.9 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 385: Judsonia

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on AR 385 North: Plainview, Heber Springs

    45 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cw Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cw Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Bypass Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Bypass Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Pangburn Road

    9.4 mi · 16 min · Pangburn Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Heber Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
75.2 mi · 68%
Pangburn Road
9.38 mi · 9%
Main
3.66 mi · 3%
North Bypass Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Heber Spring Road
1.96 mi · 2%
Cw Road
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
01h 11m from Jonesboro
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

85 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 78.33 mi (126.06 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Heber Springs

#2 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $14.69
Round trip
$29.39
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Heber Springs. The current time is 10:10:07.

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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.