How far is Jonesboro, AR from Walnut Ridge, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Walnut Ridge, AR is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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
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City in White County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Walnut Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Walnut Ridge.
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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 left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
1649 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue on Redfield Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Redfield Road
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Turn sharp right onto Forestry Rd 9955
82 m · 12 sec · Forestry Rd 9955
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forestry Rd 9955
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Walnut Ridge.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Walnut Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Walnut Ridge?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Jonesboro and 77.2 miles from Walnut Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jonesboro and Sunny near Walnut Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Judsonia
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 Judsonia.
Little Rock Union Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Walnut Ridge. Straight-line distance: 131.95 mi (212.35 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 Walnut Ridge
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 34.4020400, -92.2376500 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut Ridge (-92.23765, 34.40204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.21 | $50.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
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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