How far is Jonesboro, AR from Southside, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Southside, AR is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Southside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Southside.
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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
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 18: Newport
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Air Base Road
3220 ft · 60 sec · Air Base Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Tucker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tucker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Bergen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bergen Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right
101 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Newport Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newport Road
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Continue on North Main
2180 ft · 44 sec · North Main
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
2591 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Newport Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Allen Chapel Road
1209 ft · 25 sec · Allen Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Newport Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road
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Turn right onto Batesville Boulevard
108 m · 7 sec · Batesville Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Batesville Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Southside.
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.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Southside?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Campbell Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Jonesboro and 35.2 miles from Southside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southside.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell Station
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 Campbell Station.
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Southside. Straight-line distance: 52.48 mi (84.46 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 Southside
Human settlement in Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,990 |
| Coordinates | 35.6984100, -91.6234700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southside (-91.62347, 35.69841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $3.79 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
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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