How far is Jonesboro, AR from Stamps, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Stamps, AR is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
268.09 mi
04h 56m
Flight
233.39 mi
375.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.39 mi
Kilometers
375.6 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.09 mi
Kilometers
431.45 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stamps
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Stamps
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Jonesboro
134 mi
02h 28m
To Stamps
134 mi
02h 28m

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

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 29: Hope

    1689 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Hazel Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hazel Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    727 ft · 22 sec · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 23rd Street

    2013 ft · 34 sec · West 23rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    109 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1788 ft · 38 sec · Maple Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 82

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82

  24. 24

    Continue on West Antigo Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Antigo Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Opera Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Opera Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Opera Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 46%
Texarkana
107 mi · 40%
South Main Street
23.7 mi · 9%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 2%
US Highway 82
2.61 mi · 1%
North Hazel Street
1.84 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 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
02h 28m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Stamps.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Jonesboro and 134 miles from Stamps.

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

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.83 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Stamps. Straight-line distance: 233.39 mi (375.6 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Stamps

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,467
Coordinates33.3654000, -93.4951800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Stamps (-93.49518, 33.3654)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.81 L · about $35.83
Round trip
$71.65
18.92 gal · 71.62 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.83 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.29 $80.58
Premium $4.63 $43.75 $87.51
Diesel $5.42 $51.23 $102.45

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 Stamps. The current time is 02:25:50.

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.