How far is Jonesboro, AR from Oak Grove Heights, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Oak Grove Heights, AR is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.66 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.08 mi
35.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.08 mi
Kilometers
35.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.29 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-18T16:33
Arrive Oak Grove Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brookland
AR

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Jonesboro
12.9 mi
00h 20m
To Oak Grove Heights
12.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Oak Grove Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Oak Grove Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 12 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1178 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Johnson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Red Wolf Boulevard

    820 ft · 14 sec · Red Wolf Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Johnson Avenue

    12.7 mi · 19 min · East Johnson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Oak Grove Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Johnson Avenue
21.7 mi · 84%
South Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Red Wolf Boulevard
0.16 mi · 1%
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

East Johnson Avenue

Continue on East Johnson Avenue

12.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookland
00h 20m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Oak Grove Heights?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Jonesboro and 12.8 miles from Oak Grove Heights.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Brookland

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

39 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

96 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Central Station

98 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Oak Grove Heights. Straight-line distance: 22.08 mi (35.54 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Grove Heights

Human settlement in Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates36.1209000, -90.5106600
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Oak Grove Heights (-90.51066, 36.1209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.88 $7.75
Premium $4.63 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.42 $4.93 $9.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Oak Grove Heights. The current time is 16:33:18.

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.