How far is Lowell, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Lowell, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.55 mi
04h 36m
Flight
193.52 mi
311.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.52 mi
Kilometers
311.44 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.55 mi
Kilometers
488.52 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Lowell
126.8 mi
02h 18m
To Jonesboro
176.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    862 ft · 42 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McClure Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · McClure Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Old Wire Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Old Wire Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dick Trammel Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dick Trammel Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Old Missouri Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Robinson Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 34%
T & C Boulevard
67.5 mi · 22%
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 19%
West Washington Avenue
2.72 mi · 1%
North Old Wire Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Dick Trammel Highway
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Robinson Avenue

Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

56.3 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110 mi
193.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 18m from Lowell
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Lowell and 176.7 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 110 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.56 one way or $81.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 193.52 mi (311.44 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-94.130914, 36.255327)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.55 L · about $40.56
Round trip
$81.12
21.42 gal · 81.1 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.56 $81.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.61 $91.23
Premium $4.63 $49.53 $99.07
Diesel $5.42 $57.99 $115.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Jonesboro. The current time is 19:23:25.

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.