How far is Jonesboro, AR from West Helena, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to West Helena, AR is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 33m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and West Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and West Helena.
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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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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
913 ft · 20 sec · East Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Road
4 mi · 7 min · Harrisburg Road
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Turn right onto Stadium Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Stadium Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
32.7 mi · 49 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Falls Boulevard
50.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Falls Boulevard
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Anderson Street
1911 ft · 58 sec · Anderson Street
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Turn left
61 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and West Helena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Falls Boulevard
Turn right onto North Falls Boulevard
50.1 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jonesboro and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to West Helena?
The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Colt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Jonesboro and 50.9 miles from West Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jonesboro and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Colt
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 Colt.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and West Helena. Straight-line distance: 89.32 mi (143.74 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 West Helena
City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 7,679 |
| Coordinates | 34.5506600, -90.6417700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Helena (-90.64177, 34.55066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
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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