How far is Jonesboro, AR from Piggott, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Piggott, AR is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
53.52 mi
01h 22m
Flight
47.08 mi
75.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.08 mi
Kilometers
75.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.14 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piggott
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Piggott
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Oak Grove Heights
AR

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

From Jonesboro
26.8 mi
00h 41m
To Piggott
26.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    17.4 mi · 26 min · East Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1087 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    60 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Johnson Avenue
32 mi · 60%
East Franklin Street
20.9 mi · 39%
South Main Street
0.22 mi
East Main Street
0.21 mi
Red Wolf Boulevard
0.16 mi
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

East Franklin Street

Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

17.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove Heights
00h 41m from Jonesboro
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Piggott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Oak Grove Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Jonesboro and 26.8 miles from Piggott.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Piggott.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Grove Heights, 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 Oak Grove Heights.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

40 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

71 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

112 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

117 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Piggott. Straight-line distance: 47.08 mi (75.77 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Piggott

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates36.3828400, -90.1906500
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Piggott (-90.19065, 36.38284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.31
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.16 $14.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.63 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $5.42 $10.23 $20.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Piggott. The current time is 02:37:53.

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.