How far is Jonesboro, AR from Hughes, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Hughes, AR is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Hughes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Hughes.
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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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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
42.3 mi · 44 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Blues Highway
15.6 mi · 16 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 218, US 79: Hughes
1267 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Bing's Store Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Bing's Store Road
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Jeff Davis Street
97 m · 14 sec · Jeff Davis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jeff Davis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Hughes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Joe N Martin Expressway
Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
42.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Hughes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Hughes?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Gilmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Jonesboro and 44.8 miles from Hughes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Hughes.
Stop Ideas Near Gilmore
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 Gilmore.
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Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Hughes. Straight-line distance: 63.08 mi (101.52 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 Hughes
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 34.9492600, -90.4714900 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hughes (-90.47149, 34.94926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
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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