How far is Jonesboro, AR from Marshall, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Marshall, AR is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
145.01 mi
03h 27m
Flight
107.98 mi
173.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.98 mi
Kilometers
173.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.01 mi
Kilometers
233.37 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 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
Bryant
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
72.5 mi
01h 43m
To Marshall
72.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 18: Newport

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Air Base Road

    3220 ft · 60 sec · Air Base Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tucker Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tucker Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Bergen Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bergen Lake Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25.6 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street

    2601 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Batesville Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Triangle Lane

    1488 ft · 33 sec · Triangle Lane

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Springs Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Heber Springs Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mountain View Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    36.8 mi · 55 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    894 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Center Street

    577 ft · 12 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
52.6 mi · 36%
Southwest Drive
37 mi · 26%
Heber Springs Road
6.77 mi · 5%
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi · 4%
Batesville Boulevard
1.93 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn straight onto East Main Street

36.8 mi · 00h 55m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bryant
01h 43m from Jonesboro
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Bryant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Jonesboro and 72.6 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bryant

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

72 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 107.98 mi (173.78 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Marshall

City in Searcy County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates35.9089600, -92.6312700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Marshall (-92.63127, 35.90896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.78
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.39 $38.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.81 $43.61
Premium $4.63 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.42 $27.72 $55.45

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 Marshall. The current time is 02:47:45.

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.