How far is Melbourne, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Melbourne, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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 Independece County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melbourne and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne and Jonesboro.
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Start on Locus Street
30 m · 10 sec · Locus Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
134 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Central Avenue
14.3 mi · 21 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto White Drive
5.3 mi · 9 min · White Drive
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Turn right onto Mack Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mack Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison Street
21.3 mi · 32 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto Bergen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bergen Lake Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Tucker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tucker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Air Base Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Air Base Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 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 Melbourne 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.
Harrison Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison Street
21.3 mi · 00h 32m
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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Melbourne and 39.8 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Melbourne and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 69 mi (111.05 km).
#1 Melbourne
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,871 |
| Coordinates | 36.0595100, -91.9084800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.06 | $34.11 |
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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