How far is Jonesboro, AR from Marianna, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Marianna, AR is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.05 mi
02h 01m
Flight
73.89 mi
118.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.89 mi
Kilometers
118.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.05 mi
Kilometers
128.83 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marianna
Fri, May 29, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, May 29, 5:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-29T13:14
Arrive Marianna
Fri, May 29, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wynne
AR

City in Arkansas

From Jonesboro
40.1 mi
01h 00m
To Marianna
40 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4 mi · 7 min · Harrisburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stadium Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Stadium Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    32.7 mi · 49 min · North Illinois Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Falls Boulevard

    34.8 mi · 51 min · North Falls Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Poplar Street

    90 m · 8 sec · North Poplar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Falls Boulevard
34.8 mi · 43%
North Illinois Avenue
32.7 mi · 41%
Stadium Boulevard
5.14 mi · 6%
Harrisburg Road
4.03 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
West Chestnut Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Falls Boulevard

Turn right onto North Falls Boulevard

34.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wynne
01h 00m from Jonesboro
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marianna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wynne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Jonesboro and 40 miles from Marianna.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marianna.

Stop Ideas Near Wynne

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

67 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

95 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Marianna. Straight-line distance: 73.89 mi (118.92 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Marianna

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,296
Coordinates34.7737100, -90.7576100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Marianna (-90.75761, 34.77371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $10.68
Round trip
$21.36
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.68 $21.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.01 $24.02
Premium $4.63 $13.04 $26.08
Diesel $5.42 $15.27 $30.54

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Marianna. The current time is 13:14:23.

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.