How far is Jonesboro, AR from Lake Village, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Lake Village, AR is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
235.69 mi
04h 44m
Flight
176.75 mi
284.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.75 mi
Kilometers
284.45 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.69 mi
Kilometers
379.31 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Village
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Lake Village
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 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
Helena-West Helena
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
117.9 mi
02h 22m
To Lake Village
117.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Lake Village.

  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

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    42.3 mi · 44 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis

    2994 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Blues Highway

    17.7 mi · 19 min · Blues Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Blues Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Blues Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Horn Lake Road

    759 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Horn Lake Road

    1329 ft · 27 sec · Horn Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on New Horn Lake Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Horn Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Horn Lake Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Horn Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Third Street

    129.8 mi · 2 hr 37 min · South Third Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    44 m · 7 sec · Griffin Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Greenville Bypass

    24.7 mi · 30 min · Greenville Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Lakeshore Drive

    2 mi · 5 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lakeshore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Third Street
130 mi · 55%
Joe N Martin Expressway
42.3 mi · 18%
Greenville Bypass
24.7 mi · 10%
Blues Highway
22.5 mi · 10%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.9 mi · 2%
South Lakeshore Drive
1.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Third Street

Turn right onto South Third Street

130 mi · 02h 37m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helena-West Helena
02h 22m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Lake Village?

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Helena-West Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Jonesboro and 117.7 miles from Lake Village.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.51 one way or $63.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lake Village.

Stop Ideas Near Helena-West Helena

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

83 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Greenwood

119 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Lake Village. Straight-line distance: 176.75 mi (284.45 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Lake Village

#2 Lake Village

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,151
Coordinates33.3287300, -91.2817800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Lake Village (-91.28178, 33.32873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.48 L · about $31.51
Round trip
$63.02
16.64 gal · 62.96 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.51 $63.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.43 $70.87
Premium $4.63 $38.48 $76.96
Diesel $5.42 $45.05 $90.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Lake Village. The current time is 01:41:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.