How far is Murfreesboro, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
235.89 mi
03h 51m
Flight
209.05 mi
336.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.05 mi
Kilometers
336.44 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.89 mi
Kilometers
379.63 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
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
Jacksonville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Murfreesboro
117.1 mi
01h 55m
To Jonesboro
118.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy 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 Murfreesboro and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 13th Street

    2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 26

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    21 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia

    1575 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 44%
AR 8
69.6 mi · 29%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 5%
Highway 26
9.93 mi · 4%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 2%
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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
209 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
01h 55m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 118.9 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 209 miles (336.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.51 one way or $63.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

21 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

85 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 209.05 mi (336.44 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-93.689823, 34.062458)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.51 L · about $31.51
Round trip
$63.02
16.64 gal · 63.02 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.51 $63.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.43 $70.87
Premium $4.63 $38.48 $76.96
Diesel $5.42 $45.05 $90.11

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 Murfreesboro and Jonesboro. The current time is 00:57:59.

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.