How far is Jonesboro, AR from McCrory, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to McCrory, AR is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
57.85 mi
01h 26m
Flight
49.16 mi
79.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.16 mi
Kilometers
79.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.85 mi
Kilometers
93.1 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCrory
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T09:30
Arrive McCrory
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waldenburg
AR

Town of the United States

From Jonesboro
29 mi
00h 43m
To McCrory
28.9 mi
00h 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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edmonds Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
17.4 mi · 30%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Cate Avenue
0.09 mi
West Oak Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.9 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldenburg
00h 43m from Jonesboro
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near McCrory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Waldenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Jonesboro and 28.9 miles from McCrory.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waldenburg

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

56 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

93 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and McCrory. Straight-line distance: 49.16 mi (79.12 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 McCrory

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,496
Coordinates35.2562000, -91.2001200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: McCrory (-91.20012, 35.2562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.45
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.73 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.63 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $5.42 $11.05 $22.09

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 McCrory. The current time is 09:30:24.

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.