How far is Jonesboro, AR from Osceola, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Osceola, AR is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
76.14 mi
01h 25m
Flight
42.27 mi
68.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.54 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Osceola
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Tyronza
AR

Township in Poinsett County, Arkansas

From Jonesboro
38.1 mi
00h 42m
To Osceola
38 mi
00h 42m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    42.7 mi · 44 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Blytheville

    1625 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 140: Osceola

    1878 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Keiser Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Keiser Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue

    35 m · 11 sec · West Semmes Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe N Martin Expressway
42.7 mi · 56%
I 55 North
25 mi · 33%
West Keiser Avenue
4.45 mi · 6%
Harrisburg Road
1.18 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Joe N Martin Expressway

Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

42.7 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyronza
00h 42m from Jonesboro
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Osceola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Tyronza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Jonesboro and 38 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tyronza

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

48 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

84 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.02 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Osceola

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,576
Coordinates35.7050800, -89.9695300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Osceola (-89.96953, 35.70508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.19
Round trip
$20.37
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.19 $20.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.46 $22.91
Premium $4.63 $12.44 $24.88
Diesel $5.42 $14.57 $29.13

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 Osceola. The current time is 19:26:44.

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.