How far is Jonesboro, AR from Mountain Home, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Mountain Home.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Mountain Home.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1178 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Johnson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Avenue
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Continue on North Gee Street
951 ft · 19 sec · North Gee Street
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Continue on Dan Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Dan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
78 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Baker Street
79 m · 13 sec · South Baker Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
59 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Mountain Home.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dan Avenue
Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Home.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Mountain Home?
The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Hardy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Jonesboro and 63.4 miles from Mountain Home.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Home.
Stop Ideas Near Hardy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hardy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 99.84 mi (160.68 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 12,330 |
| Coordinates | 36.3353400, -92.3851600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Home (-92.38516, 36.33534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.67 | $41.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.21 | $48.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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