How far is Mount Ida, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Mount Ida, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 222 miles (357.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
222.02 mi
03h 40m
Flight
187.74 mi
302.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.74 mi
Kilometers
302.14 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.02 mi
Kilometers
357.31 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Ida
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Ida
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Ida
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mount Ida
110.1 mi
01h 50m
To Jonesboro
111.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Mount Ida and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Ida and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Elder Lane

    45 m · 12 sec · Elder Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whittington Street

    79 m · 7 sec · Whittington Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Street

    794 ft · 22 sec · West Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Ida 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 46%
East Grand Avenue
50 mi · 23%
West Street
44.5 mi · 20%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
01h 50m from Mount Ida
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Ida 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 Mount Ida to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Mount Ida and 111.9 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.69 one way or $59.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Ida and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

29 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Ida and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 187.74 mi (302.14 km).

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#1 Mount Ida

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates34.5567600, -93.6340800
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Elder Lane (-93.634403, 34.556766)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.66 L · about $29.69
Round trip
$59.38
15.68 gal · 59.32 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.69 $59.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.39 $66.78
Premium $4.63 $36.26 $72.52
Diesel $5.42 $42.45 $84.91

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 Mount Ida and Jonesboro. The current time is 06:26:25.

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.