How far is Jonesboro, AR from Lowell, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Lowell, AR is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
253.92 mi
05h 22m
Flight
193.52 mi
311.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.52 mi
Kilometers
311.44 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.92 mi
Kilometers
408.64 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Jonesboro
126.9 mi
02h 41m
To Lowell
127.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1178 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Johnson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Gee Street

    951 ft · 19 sec · North Gee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Dan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    133 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    126 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1277 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Huntsville Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dick Trammel Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dick Trammel Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Wire Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Wire Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto McClure Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · McClure Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    862 ft · 38 sec · Jackson Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan Avenue
71.5 mi · 28%
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 20%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
30.8 mi · 12%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 2%
Old Wire Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Dick Trammel Highway
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dan Avenue

Merge slight left

56.6 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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
193.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 41m from Jonesboro
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Jonesboro and 127.1 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 193.52 mi (311.44 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Lowell (-94.13076, 36.25535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.92 L · about $33.93
Round trip
$67.86
17.92 gal · 67.84 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.93 $67.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.16 $76.32
Premium $4.63 $41.44 $82.88
Diesel $5.42 $48.52 $97.04

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 Lowell. The current time is 20:55:00.

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.