How far is Mineral Springs, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Mineral Springs, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.83 mi
03h 50m
Flight
170.31 mi
274.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.31 mi
Kilometers
274.08 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.83 mi
Kilometers
373.09 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 9:20 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 1:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Springs
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Vilonia
AR

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Mineral Springs
115.8 mi
01h 55m
To Jonesboro
116.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Springs and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Springs and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Forest Service Road 1504

    1 mi · 3 min · Forest Service Road 1504

  3. 3

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1875 ft · 1 min · Pink Twist Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pink Twist Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pink Twist Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Pink Twist Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2586 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  13. 13

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Springs and Jonesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pink Twist Road
101 mi · 44%
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 43%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 5%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pink Twist Road

Merge slight left

88.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilonia
01h 55m from Mineral Springs
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mineral Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Springs to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Vilonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Mineral Springs and 116.1 miles from Jonesboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mineral Springs and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Vilonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vilonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vilonia.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

38 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

97 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Springs and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 170.31 mi (274.08 km).

Mineral Springs

#1 Mineral Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,139
Coordinates35.6425800, -93.7313000
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.731198, 35.642363)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.97 L · about $30.98
Round trip
$61.96
16.36 gal · 61.94 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.98 $61.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.84 $69.68
Premium $4.63 $37.83 $75.66
Diesel $5.42 $44.29 $88.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Springs and Jonesboro. The current time is 05:29:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.