How far is Jonesboro, AR from Mountain View, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Mountain View, AR is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
107.4 mi
02h 31m
Flight
79.17 mi
127.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.17 mi
Kilometers
127.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.4 mi
Kilometers
172.84 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain View
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T02:39
Arrive Mountain View
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Newark
AR

City in Independece County, Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
53.7 mi
01h 15m
To Mountain View
53.7 mi
01h 15m

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 Mountain View.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Mountain View.

  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

    22.8 mi · 34 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Peabody Avenue

    17 m · 1 sec · South Peabody Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Peabody Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
37 mi · 34%
East Main Street
22.8 mi · 21%
Heber Springs Road
6.77 mi · 6%
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi · 6%
Batesville Boulevard
1.93 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

25.6 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
01h 15m from Jonesboro
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Mountain View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Mountain View?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Jonesboro and 53.7 miles from Mountain View.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

60 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 79.17 mi (127.41 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Mountain View

#2 Mountain View

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,902
Coordinates35.8684100, -92.1176500
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Mountain View (-92.11765, 35.86841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.63 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $5.42 $20.52 $41.05

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 Mountain View. The current time is 02:39:38.

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.