How far is Newark, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Newark, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Jonesboro.
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Start on North Locust Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Locust Street
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Turn left onto Point Ferry Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · Point Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Bergen Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bergen Lake Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Tucker Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tucker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Air Base Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Air Base Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 57 North, US 67 North: Jonesboro
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Jonesboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 57 North
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newark 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 Newark to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Grubbs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Newark and 27.5 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Grubbs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grubbs.
Walnut Ridge
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 42.45 mi (68.32 km).
#1 Newark
City in Independece County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,193 |
| Coordinates | 35.7017400, -91.4415200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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