How far is Jonesboro, AR from Johnson, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Johnson, AR is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Johnson.
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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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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
32.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit straight
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greathouse Springs Road
1017 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Johnson Mill Boulevard
2629 ft · 1 min · Johnson Mill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Drive
2516 ft · 1 min · Main Drive
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Turn right onto South Ball Street
90 m · 13 sec · South Ball Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ball Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Johnson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 64 West
Merge slight left
114 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Johnson?
The road trip is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Jonesboro and 147.1 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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 Morrilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 194.53 mi (313.07 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 Johnson
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 36.1328600, -94.1654800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-94.16548, 36.13286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.31 | $78.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.21 | $88.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.01 | $96.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.21 | $112.42 |
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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