How far is Jonesboro, AR from Mulberry, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Mulberry, AR is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.46 mi
04h 14m
Flight
189.35 mi
304.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.35 mi
Kilometers
304.73 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.46 mi
Kilometers
377.32 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mulberry
Wed, May 13, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Wed, May 13, 4:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Mulberry
Wed, May 13, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Jonesboro
117.1 mi
02h 07m
To Mulberry
117.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 215: Mulberry

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    27 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
135 mi · 58%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 40%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Union Street
0.57 mi
AR 215
0.44 mi
Cate Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 42m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
189.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
02h 07m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Mulberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 117.1 miles from Jonesboro and 117.3 miles from Mulberry.

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

The direct path is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.32 one way or $62.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Mulberry.

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 Mulberry. Straight-line distance: 189.35 mi (304.73 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Mulberry

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

Population1,694
Coordinates35.5006400, -94.0515900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Mulberry (-94.05159, 35.50064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.32 L · about $31.32
Round trip
$62.64
16.54 gal · 62.64 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.32 $62.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.22 $70.44
Premium $4.63 $38.25 $76.50
Diesel $5.42 $44.78 $89.56

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Mulberry. The current time is 20:19:58.

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.