How far is Jonesboro, AR from Shannon Hills, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Shannon Hills, AR is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.1 mi
02h 39m
Flight
127.44 mi
205.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.44 mi
Kilometers
205.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.1 mi
Kilometers
228.68 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shannon Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-17T20:44
Arrive Shannon Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Bald Knob
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Jonesboro
71 mi
01h 19m
To Shannon Hills
71.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Shannon Hills.

  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

    7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 338: Mablevale

    929 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1941 ft · 41 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Baseline Road

    1041 ft · 30 sec · Baseline Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mabelvale Pike

    3117 ft · 1 min · Mabelvale Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    41 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Mabelvale Pike

    2351 ft · 54 sec · Mabelvale Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mabelvale Main Street

    1271 ft · 29 sec · Mabelvale Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sardis Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Sardis Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 87%
Texarkana
7 mi · 5%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
Sardis Road
2.63 mi · 2%
Mabelvale Pike
1.08 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bald Knob
01h 19m from Jonesboro
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Shannon Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Shannon Hills?

The road trip is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Jonesboro and 71.1 miles from Shannon Hills.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Shannon Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

90 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

101 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Shannon Hills. Straight-line distance: 127.44 mi (205.09 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Shannon Hills

#2 Shannon Hills

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,087
Coordinates34.6200900, -92.3954300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Shannon Hills (-92.39543, 34.62009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.98 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.95
10.02 gal · 37.96 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.97 $37.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.34 $42.68
Premium $4.63 $23.17 $46.34
Diesel $5.42 $27.13 $54.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Shannon Hills. The current time is 20:44:08.

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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.