How far is Marion, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Marion, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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 Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Jonesboro.
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Start on East Military Road
2817 ft · 58 sec · East Military Road
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Continue on East Military Road
60 m · 4 sec · East Military Road
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Turn right onto I-55 Service Road
1182 ft · 28 sec · I-55 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I-55 North
587 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blues Highway
12.2 mi · 12 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 555, AR 77, US 63: Turrell, Marked Tree, Jonesboro
2450 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 555, US 63: Marked Tree, Jonesboro
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrisburg rd
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
36 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Road
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Turn left onto East Highland Drive
651 ft · 11 sec · East Highland Drive
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Turn slight right
153 m · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 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 Marion and Jonesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 555
Merge slight left
42.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marion 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 Marion to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Marked Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Marion and 29.8 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Marked Tree
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 Marked Tree.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 51.93 mi (83.57 km).
#1 Marion
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 12,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.2145300, -90.1964800 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
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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