How far is Jonesboro, AR from Highland, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Highland, AR is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
67.81 mi
01h 36m
Flight
54.72 mi
88.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.81 mi
Kilometers
109.13 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sat, May 30, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, May 30, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-30T05:52
Arrive Highland
Sat, May 30, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Powhatan
AR

Human settlement in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Jonesboro
33.9 mi
00h 48m
To Highland
33.9 mi
00h 48m

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
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

    129 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Timberlane Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · Timberlane Drive

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto West Lakeshore Drive

    126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Avenue
65 mi · 96%
West Johnson Avenue
1.23 mi · 2%
Timberlane Drive
0.93 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.22 mi
North Gee Street
0.18 mi
West Lakeshore Drive
0.08 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 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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powhatan
00h 48m from Jonesboro
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Jonesboro and 33.9 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Powhatan

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

15 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

99 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Highland. Straight-line distance: 54.72 mi (88.06 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,054
Coordinates36.2759000, -91.5240300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Highland (-91.52403, 36.2759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 Highland. The current time is 05:52:21.

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.