How far is Jonesboro, AR from North Crossett, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to North Crossett, AR is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
256.47 mi
04h 47m
Flight
197.89 mi
318.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.89 mi
Kilometers
318.48 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.47 mi
Kilometers
412.75 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Crossett
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive North Crossett
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Jonesboro
128.3 mi
02h 23m
To North Crossett
128.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and North Crossett.

  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

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  16. 16

    Turn right

    49.1 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Pierce Street

    2 m · 1 sec · West Pierce Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pierce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 48%
I 30 West
48.8 mi · 19%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 9%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
AR 530 South
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 46m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
197.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
02h 23m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Crossett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to North Crossett?

The road trip is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Jonesboro and 128.1 miles from North Crossett.

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

The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.27 one way or $68.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Crossett.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and North Crossett. Straight-line distance: 197.89 mi (318.48 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
North Crossett

#2 North Crossett

Census designated place

Population3,119
Coordinates33.1656800, -91.9415200
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: North Crossett (-91.94152, 33.16568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.26 L · about $34.27
Round trip
$68.54
18.1 gal · 68.52 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.27 $68.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.54 $77.09
Premium $4.63 $41.86 $83.71
Diesel $5.42 $49.01 $98.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and North Crossett. The current time is 01:40:39.

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.