How far is Jonesboro, AR from Horatio, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Horatio, AR is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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
286.98 mi
05h 34m
Flight
245.25 mi
394.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.25 mi
Kilometers
394.69 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.98 mi
Kilometers
461.85 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 6:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-16T07:02
Arrive Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alexander
AR

City in Arkansas

From Jonesboro
143.4 mi
02h 47m
To Horatio
143.5 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 371, AR 24: Prescott

    1883 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Blevins Road

    30.8 mi · 46 min · Blevins Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 26 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Bishop Street

    1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    17.9 mi · 27 min · West Sunset Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 24

    8.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 24

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 24/State Highway 41

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 43%
Texarkana
93.9 mi · 33%
Blevins Road
30.8 mi · 11%
West Sunset Avenue
17.9 mi · 6%
State Highway 24
8.94 mi · 3%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
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 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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander
02h 47m from Jonesboro
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from Jonesboro and 143.5 miles from Horatio.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.36 one way or $76.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

20 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

45 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

80 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Horatio. Straight-line distance: 245.25 mi (394.69 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 Horatio

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,011
Coordinates33.9384500, -94.3571500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Horatio (-94.35715, 33.93845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.33 L · about $38.36
Round trip
$76.72
20.26 gal · 76.66 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.36 $76.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.14 $86.29
Premium $4.63 $46.85 $93.70
Diesel $5.42 $54.85 $109.71

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Horatio. The current time is 07:02:11.

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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.