How far is Marmaduke, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Marmaduke, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marmaduke and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marmaduke and Jonesboro.
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Start on North 1st Street
12 m · 4 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
157 m · 13 sec · State Highway 34
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Franklin Street
45 m · 3 sec · East Franklin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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1362 ft · 23 sec
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1.5 km · 1 min
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2 mi · 3 min
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1.5 km · 1 min
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5.1 mi · 8 min
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13.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight right onto East Johnson Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Johnson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
774 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
154 m · 17 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto Burke Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · Burke Avenue
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Turn left
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marmaduke and Jonesboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Franklin Street
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13.6 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Marmaduke 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 Marmaduke to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paragould is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Marmaduke and 16.2 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marmaduke and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Paragould
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 Paragould.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marmaduke and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 29.82 mi (47.99 km).
#1 Marmaduke
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 36.1870100, -90.3831600 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
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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