How far is Jonesboro, AR from Waldo, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Waldo, AR is about 260 miles (418.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Waldo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Waldo.
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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
102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott
1552 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Delight Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway
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Turn right onto West 1st Street South
2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South
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Turn right
17 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East McKissack
24 m · 1 sec · East McKissack
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McKissack
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Waldo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Waldo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Waldo?
The road trip is about 260 miles (418.5 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 130.1 miles from Jonesboro and 130 miles from Waldo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Waldo.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Waldo. Straight-line distance: 226.56 mi (364.62 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 Waldo
City in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 33.3515100, -93.2957300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldo (-93.29573, 33.35151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.73 | $69.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.06 | $78.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.41 | $84.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.66 | $99.31 |
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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