How far is Jonesboro, AR from Marmaduke, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Marmaduke, AR is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.51 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.82 mi
47.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.82 mi
Kilometers
47.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.51 mi
Kilometers
52.32 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marmaduke
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Marmaduke
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Paragould
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
16.3 mi
00h 25m
To Marmaduke
16.2 mi
00h 25m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 27 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Red Wolf Boulevard

    820 ft · 14 sec · Red Wolf Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Johnson Avenue

    12.7 mi · 19 min · East Johnson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 34

    4 m · 1 sec · State Highway 34

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    531 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 34

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Johnson Avenue
32 mi · 98%
South Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Red Wolf Boulevard
0.16 mi
State Highway 34
0.1 mi
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
North 1st Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East Johnson Avenue

Continue on East Johnson Avenue

12.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragould
00h 25m from Jonesboro
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Marmaduke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Paragould is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Jonesboro and 16.2 miles from Marmaduke.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paragould

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

41 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

78 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Central Station

110 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

111 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Marmaduke. Straight-line distance: 29.82 mi (47.99 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Marmaduke

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,250
Coordinates36.1870100, -90.3831600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Marmaduke (-90.38316, 36.18701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.71
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.36 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $4.63 $5.32 $10.64
Diesel $5.42 $6.23 $12.45

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 Marmaduke. The current time is 21:41:16.

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.