How far is Jonesboro, AR from Huntsville, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Huntsville, AR is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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
223.63 mi
04h 42m
Flight
170.67 mi
274.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.67 mi
Kilometers
274.66 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.63 mi
Kilometers
359.89 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 5:39 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, May 2, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-02T12:56
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 5:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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

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
Briarcliff
AR

Human settlement in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
111.7 mi
02h 21m
To Huntsville
111.9 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    31.5 mi · 37 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East War Eagle Avenue

    1363 ft · 27 sec · East War Eagle Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    1618 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    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 Huntsville.

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Avenue
71.5 mi · 32%
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 22%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
30.8 mi · 14%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
West Johnson Avenue
1.23 mi · 1%
East War Eagle Avenue
0.26 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 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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
170.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briarcliff
02h 21m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Briarcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Jonesboro and 111.9 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 170.67 mi (274.66 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,599
Coordinates36.0861900, -93.7413000
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Huntsville (-93.7413, 36.08619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.87 L · about $29.88
Round trip
$59.76
15.78 gal · 59.74 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.88 $59.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.60 $67.21
Premium $4.63 $36.49 $72.98
Diesel $5.42 $42.72 $85.45

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Huntsville. The current time is 12:56:38.

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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.