How far is Jonesboro, AR from Scott, LA?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Scott, LA is about 482.9 miles (777.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 395.6 miles (636.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Scott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Scott.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
41.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit left toward US 167 South, AR 7 South: El Dorado, Junction City
34.9 mi · 40 min
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Merge slight left onto Cherry Street
21.2 mi · 28 min · Cherry Street
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Merge slight left onto South Vienna Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Vienna Street
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Continue on Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Hudson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
47.7 mi · 59 min · East Lafayette Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Alfred Street
96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Turn right onto Delhomme Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Scott.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Rain Showers Likely near Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Scott?
The road trip is about 482.9 miles (777.2 km) and usually takes 09h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
El Dorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.8 miles from Jonesboro and 241.2 miles from Scott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 395.6 miles (636.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.96 one way or $123.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Rain Showers Likely near Scott.
Stop Ideas Near El Dorado
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Dorado.
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Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Scott. Straight-line distance: 395.64 mi (636.72 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scott
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,787 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.0945700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott (-92.09457, 30.23576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 777 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.64 | $61.96 | $123.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.12 | $70.26 | $140.51 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $76.77 | $153.53 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $98.32 | $196.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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