How far is Jonesboro, AR from Marked Tree, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Marked Tree, AR is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.38 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.66 mi
42.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.38 mi
Kilometers
53.72 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marked Tree
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-22T23:19
Arrive Marked Tree
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Trumann
AR

City in Arkansas

From Jonesboro
16.7 mi
00h 19m
To Marked Tree
16.7 mi
00h 19m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Marked Tree.

  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

    29 mi · 30 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 75: Marked Tree, Lepanto, Parkin

    1305 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frisco Street

    542 ft · 15 sec · Frisco Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    132 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe N Martin Expressway
29 mi · 87%
Harrisburg Road
1.18 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 3%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 2%
AR 75
0.25 mi · 1%
I 555 South
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Joe N Martin Expressway

Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

29 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumann
00h 19m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Marked Tree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Marked Tree?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trumann is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Jonesboro and 16.7 miles from Marked Tree.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trumann

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

60 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

73 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Marked Tree. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.9 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Marked Tree

#2 Marked Tree

City in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,383
Coordinates35.5328600, -90.4206600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Marked Tree (-90.42066, 35.53286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.47
Round trip
$8.94
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.47 $8.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.03 $10.05
Premium $4.63 $5.46 $10.92
Diesel $5.42 $6.39 $12.78

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 Marked Tree. The current time is 23:19:25.

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.