How far is Jonesboro, AR from Trumann, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Trumann, AR is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.52 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.05 mi
25.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.05 mi
Kilometers
25.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.02 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trumann
Wed, Apr 29, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Wed, Apr 29, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-29T05:55
Arrive Trumann
Wed, Apr 29, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bay
AR

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
10.3 mi
00h 13m
To Trumann
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 555 South: Trumann

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Ozark Avenue

    2010 ft · 57 sec · North Ozark Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    64 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Melton Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Melton Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe N Martin Expressway
14.5 mi · 70%
Harrisburg Road
1.18 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 4%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 3%
North Ozark Avenue
0.38 mi · 2%
I 555 South
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Joe N Martin Expressway

Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

14.1 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay
00h 13m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trumann.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Jonesboro and 10.3 miles from Trumann.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trumann.

Stop Ideas Near Bay

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

51 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

82 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

114 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Trumann. Straight-line distance: 16.05 mi (25.83 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Trumann

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.6736900, -90.5073300
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Trumann (-90.50733, 35.67369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.45
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.73 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.07 $6.13
Premium $4.63 $3.33 $6.66
Diesel $5.42 $3.90 $7.80

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Trumann. The current time is 05:55:11.

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.