How far is Memphis, TN from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Jonesboro, AR is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
Township in Poinsett County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Jonesboro.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1010 ft · 34 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
1524 ft · 48 sec · North Front Street
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Take the ramp left
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hernando de Soto Bridge
7.8 mi · 9 min · Hernando de Soto Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
15.6 mi · 16 min
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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 Memphis 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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Memphis and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Tyronza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Memphis and 35.3 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Memphis and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Tyronza
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 Tyronza.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 60.42 mi (97.23 km).
#1 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $3.63 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $11.25 | $22.51 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
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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