How far is Morrilton, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.71 mi
02h 31m
Flight
124.29 mi
200.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.29 mi
Kilometers
200.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.71 mi
Kilometers
240.94 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Morrilton
75.6 mi
01h 15m
To Jonesboro
74.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morrilton and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  11. 11

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrilton 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 67%
North Oak Street
21 mi · 14%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 8%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 5%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 4%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Take the exit slight left

74.6 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
01h 15m from Morrilton
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Morrilton 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 Morrilton to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Morrilton and 74.2 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Morrilton and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Judsonia, 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 Judsonia.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 124.29 mi (200.02 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: South Moose Street (-92.744133, 35.150932)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$39.99
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.00 $39.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.49 $44.98
Premium $4.63 $24.42 $48.84
Diesel $5.42 $28.59 $57.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrilton and Jonesboro. The current time is 02:22:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.