How far is Jonesboro, AR from Prescott, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Prescott, AR is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
224.74 mi
04h 00m
Flight
207.13 mi
333.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.13 mi
Kilometers
333.35 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.74 mi
Kilometers
361.68 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Sat, May 2, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, May 2, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-02T08:23
Arrive Prescott
Sat, May 2, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Holland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
112.3 mi
02h 00m
To Prescott
112.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Delight Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 55%
Texarkana
91.7 mi · 41%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
Delight Highway
2.39 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Union Street
0.57 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
02h 00m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Jonesboro and 112.4 miles from Prescott.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.03 one way or $60.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

29 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 207.13 mi (333.35 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Prescott

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,927
Coordinates33.8026100, -93.3810100
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Prescott (-93.38101, 33.80261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.02 L · about $30.03
Round trip
$60.06
15.86 gal · 60.04 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.03 $60.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.77 $67.55
Premium $4.63 $36.68 $73.35
Diesel $5.42 $42.94 $85.88

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Prescott. The current time is 08:23:44.

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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.