How far is Jonesboro, AR from Pea Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Pea Ridge, AR is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
163.76 mi
04h 05m
Flight
137.53 mi
221.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.53 mi
Kilometers
221.33 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.76 mi
Kilometers
263.54 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-19T07:19
Arrive Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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

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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
82 mi
02h 02m
To Pea Ridge
81.8 mi
02h 02m

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
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Pea Ridge.

  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

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    54 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    1803 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    23.1 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    25.9 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    24.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    140 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    83 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Grand Avenue
52.5 mi · 32%
Southwest Drive
35.5 mi · 22%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Union Street
0.57 mi
West Sycamore Street
0.34 mi
Cate Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.9 mi · 00h 58m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
02h 02m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Pea Ridge?

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Jonesboro and 81.8 miles from Pea Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.89 one way or $43.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 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 Pea Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 137.53 mi (221.33 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Pea Ridge

#2 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,452
Coordinates33.9206600, -91.3367900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Pea Ridge (-91.33679, 33.92066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.87 L · about $21.89
Round trip
$43.78
11.56 gal · 43.74 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.89 $43.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.62 $49.23
Premium $4.63 $26.73 $53.47
Diesel $5.42 $31.30 $62.60

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 Pea Ridge. The current time is 07:19:25.

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.