How far is Jonesboro, AR from Kibler, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Kibler, AR is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.26 mi
04h 31m
Flight
200.09 mi
322.02 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Jonesboro.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.09 mi
Kilometers
322.02 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.26 mi
Kilometers
399.53 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kibler
Fri, May 1, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, May 1, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-30T23:48
Arrive Kibler
Fri, May 1, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Jonesboro
124 mi
02h 15m
To Kibler
124.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71: Alma

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 71 North

    2419 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 71 North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US Highway 64 East

    1791 ft · 37 sec · US Highway 64 East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marsha Woolly Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Marsha Woolly Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Henry Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Henry Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Kibler Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Kibler Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Thornhill Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Thornhill Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thornhill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
146 mi · 59%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 38%
Henry Street
2 mi · 1%
North Kibler Highway
1.8 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Marsha Woolly Drive
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

113 mi · 01h 53m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
02h 15m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Kibler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Jonesboro and 124.3 miles from Kibler.

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

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.17 one way or $66.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Kibler. Straight-line distance: 200.09 mi (322.02 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Kibler

Town in Crawford County, Arkansas, USA

Population1,028
Coordinates35.4303700, -94.2316000
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Kibler (-94.2316, 35.43037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.76 gal
33.16 L · about $33.17
Round trip
$66.35
17.52 gal · 66.32 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.7 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.17 $66.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.31 $74.62
Premium $4.63 $40.52 $81.03
Diesel $5.42 $47.44 $94.87

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Kibler. The current time is 23:48:43.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.