How far is North Crossett, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from North Crossett, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Crossett and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Crossett and Jonesboro.
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Start on West Pierce Street
2 m · 1 sec · West Pierce Street
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Turn slight left
7.4 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
41.4 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Highway 11
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 530
23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
2962 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Continue straight
16.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 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 North Crossett and Jonesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Crossett and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Crossett to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from North Crossett and 125.1 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Crossett and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Crossett and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 197.89 mi (318.48 km).
#1 North Crossett
Census designated place
| Population | 3,119 |
| Coordinates | 33.1656800, -91.9415200 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.86 | $67.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.08 | $76.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.35 | $82.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.41 | $96.82 |
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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