How far is Mountain Home, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
90.23 mi
01h 35m
Flight
69.58 mi
111.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.58 mi
Kilometers
111.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.23 mi
Kilometers
145.21 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Home
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Jonesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Home
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
Diaz
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mountain Home
45 mi
00h 47m
To Jonesboro
45.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 mi · 16 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bypass Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Bypass Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cw Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cw Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1328 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Home and Jonesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cw Road
57.1 mi · 63%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 14%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 8%
North Bypass Road
2.44 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Cw Road

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diaz
00h 47m from Mountain Home
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mountain Home and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Home to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Diaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Mountain Home and 45.2 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Mountain Home and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Diaz

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

55 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 69.58 mi (111.98 km).

Mountain Home

#1 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 16 (-91.809208, 35.38668)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.09
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.04 $24.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.63 $14.71 $29.42
Diesel $5.42 $17.22 $34.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Home and Jonesboro. The current time is 03:28:38.

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.