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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on Jackson Street
862 ft · 42 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto McClure Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · McClure Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Old Wire Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Old Wire Road
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Continue on Dick Trammel Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dick Trammel Highway
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Continue on North Old Missouri Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road
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Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue
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Continue on Butterfield Coach Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road
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Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
774 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
31.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
49.9 mi · 57 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard
10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left
23 m · 5 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 Lowell and Jonesboro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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).
#1 Lowell
City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 9,876 |
| Coordinates | 36.2553500, -94.1307600 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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