How far is Jonesboro, AR from Mineral Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Mineral Springs, AR is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
231.6 mi
04h 27m
Flight
170.31 mi
274.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.31 mi
Kilometers
274.08 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.6 mi
Kilometers
372.72 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 3:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-17T06:55
Arrive Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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

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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Jonesboro
115.7 mi
02h 13m
To Mineral Springs
115.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Mineral Springs.

  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

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark

    1695 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Pink Twist Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Pink Twist Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pink Twist Road

    1875 ft · 1 min · Pink Twist Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Forest Service Road 1504

    1 mi · 3 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  20. 20

    Turn right

    32 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
122 mi · 53%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 41%
Pink Twist Road
3.14 mi · 1%
Forest Service Road 1504
1.04 mi
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Union Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

88.8 mi · 01h 29m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
02h 13m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Mineral Springs?

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Jonesboro and 115.9 miles from Mineral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mineral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Mineral Springs. Straight-line distance: 170.31 mi (274.08 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Mineral Springs

#2 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates35.6425800, -93.7313000
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Mineral Springs (-93.7313, 35.64258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.94 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.88
16.34 gal · 61.88 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.94 $61.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.80 $69.59
Premium $4.63 $37.79 $75.57
Diesel $5.42 $44.24 $88.48

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Mineral Springs. The current time is 06:55:20.

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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.