How far is Jonesboro, AR from Little Flock, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Little Flock, AR is about 314 miles (505.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.1 miles (314 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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
313.98 mi
05h 41m
Flight
195.14 mi
314.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.14 mi
Kilometers
314.05 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.98 mi
Kilometers
505.31 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Flock
Wed, May 13, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Wed, May 13, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-12T22:58
Arrive Little Flock
Wed, May 13, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Jonesboro
156.9 mi
02h 50m
To Little Flock
157.1 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Little Flock.

  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

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast 14th Street

    2170 ft · 46 sec · Southeast 14th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Hudson Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hudson Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Woods Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Woods Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Little Flock Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Flock Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rocky Ridge Trail

    659 ft · 31 sec · Rocky Ridge Trail

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    591 ft · 28 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highplains Drive

    1923 ft · 2 min · Highplains Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 47%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 30%
I 49 North
66 mi · 21%
Little Flock Drive
1.37 mi
South Main Street
0.86 mi
North Woods Lane
0.83 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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.9 mi
195.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 50m from Jonesboro
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Little Flock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Little Flock?

The road trip is about 314 miles (505.3 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.9 miles from Jonesboro and 157.1 miles from Little Flock.

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

The direct path is about 195.1 miles (314 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.9 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 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.96 one way or $83.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Little Flock.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Little Flock. Straight-line distance: 195.14 mi (314.05 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Little Flock

#2 Little Flock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,812
Coordinates36.3859100, -94.1352000
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Little Flock (-94.1352, 36.38591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.08 gal
41.94 L · about $41.96
Round trip
$83.92
22.16 gal · 83.88 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.96 $83.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.19 $94.38
Premium $4.63 $51.25 $102.49
Diesel $5.42 $60.00 $120.00

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Little Flock. The current time is 22:58:19.

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.