How far is Jonesboro, AR from Wrightsville, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Wrightsville, AR is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Wrightsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Wrightsville.
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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
95.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440: Memphis, Texarkana
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on North Belt Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · North Belt Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton National Airport
1617 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Airport Road
93 m · 6 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on Bankhead Drive
764 ft · 15 sec · Bankhead Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Bankhead Drive
2513 ft · 52 sec · Bankhead Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frazier Pike
2123 ft · 42 sec · Frazier Pike
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Continue on 3 M Road
1.2 km · 1 min · 3 M Road
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Turn left onto 3 M Cutoff
808 ft · 36 sec · 3 M Cutoff
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 365
1600 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 365
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 365
6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 365
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Turn right onto Williams Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Williams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Wrightsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
95.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wrightsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Wrightsville?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Jonesboro and 69.6 miles from Wrightsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 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 Wrightsville.
Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Wrightsville. Straight-line distance: 120.94 mi (194.64 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 Wrightsville
City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 2,054 |
| Coordinates | 34.6023200, -92.2168100 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrightsville (-92.21681, 34.60232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
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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