How far is Jonesboro, AR from Tuckerman, AR?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Tuckerman, AR is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
33.97 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.75 mi
46.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.75 mi
Kilometers
46.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.97 mi
Kilometers
54.67 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuckerman
Sat, May 2, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Sun, May 3, 12:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-02T23:10
Arrive Tuckerman
Sat, May 2, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Cash
AR

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

From Jonesboro
17 mi
00h 22m
To Tuckerman
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 37: Tuckerman, Grubbs

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Highway 37

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 37

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto East Walnut Street

    2506 ft · 55 sec · East Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Front Street

    112 m · 18 sec · Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    19 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
26.2 mi · 77%
State Highway 37
5.34 mi · 16%
South Main Street
0.86 mi · 3%
Union Street
0.57 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.47 mi · 1%
AR 37
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Drive

Continue straight

12.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cash
00h 22m from Jonesboro
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Clear near Tuckerman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Cash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Jonesboro and 17 miles from Tuckerman.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Clear near Tuckerman.

Stop Ideas Near Cash

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

31 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

108 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Poplar Bluff

117 mi away
400 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Tuckerman. Straight-line distance: 28.75 mi (46.27 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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

#2 Tuckerman

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates35.7306300, -91.1984600
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Tuckerman (-91.19846, 35.73063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.09
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.54 $9.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.63 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.42 $6.50 $13.00

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Tuckerman. The current time is 23:10:47.

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.