How far is Jonesboro, AR from Johnson, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Johnson, AR is about 215.6 miles (347 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
215.58 mi
04h 08m
Flight
158.28 mi
254.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.28 mi
Kilometers
254.73 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.58 mi
Kilometers
346.95 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T09:22
Arrive Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Jonesboro
107.7 mi
02h 04m
To Johnson
107.9 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

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.

  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

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109

    1231 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sterlin Hurley Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sterlin Hurley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
105 mi · 49%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 44%
Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway
6.38 mi · 3%
Main Street
5.99 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.09 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

74.5 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
02h 04m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 215.6 miles (347 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Jonesboro and 107.9 miles from Johnson.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnson.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 158.28 mi (254.73 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Johnson

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,771
Coordinates35.3428600, -93.4538000
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Johnson (-93.4538, 35.34286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.8 L · about $28.82
Round trip
$57.64
15.22 gal · 57.6 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.82 $57.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.63 $35.20 $70.39
Diesel $5.42 $41.21 $82.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Johnson. The current time is 09:22:26.

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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.