How far is Jonesboro, AR from Lincoln, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Lincoln, AR is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
293.78 mi
05h 23m
Flight
208.29 mi
335.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.29 mi
Kilometers
335.21 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.78 mi
Kilometers
472.79 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
146.8 mi
02h 41m
To Lincoln
147 mi
02h 41m

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
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State Highway 170: West Fork

    2169 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1601 ft · 33 sec · Phillips Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South State Highway 265

    590 ft · 12 sec · South State Highway 265

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hogeye Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Hogeye Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Heritage Parkway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East Heritage Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    145 m · 26 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

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

    43 m · 8 sec · West Park Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Boyer Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · Boyer Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 50%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 32%
I 49 North
32.9 mi · 11%
East Heritage Parkway
6.38 mi · 2%
Hogeye Road
5.56 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 41m from Jonesboro
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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 146.8 miles from Jonesboro and 147 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 208.29 mi (335.21 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Lincoln

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,473
Coordinates35.9495300, -94.4235500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Lincoln (-94.42355, 35.94953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.24 L · about $39.27
Round trip
$78.54
20.74 gal · 78.48 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.27 $78.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.17 $88.33
Premium $4.63 $47.96 $95.92
Diesel $5.42 $56.15 $112.31

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 Lincoln. The current time is 04:00:37.

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.