How far is McGehee, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from McGehee, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGehee and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGehee and Jonesboro.
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Start on North 4th Street
23 m · 6 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Holly Street
1047 ft · 25 sec · Holly Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Silent Street
1846 ft · 42 sec · Silent Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
46.7 mi · 49 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue on 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 McGehee and Jonesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Saint Louis
Continue straight
74.3 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving McGehee 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 McGehee to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from McGehee and 63.1 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McGehee and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGehee and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 157.93 mi (254.17 km).
#1 McGehee
City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,599 |
| Coordinates | 33.6290000, -91.3995600 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
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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