How far is Perryville, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Perryville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
162.87 mi
02h 44m
Flight
131.55 mi
211.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.55 mi
Kilometers
211.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.87 mi
Kilometers
262.11 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Perryville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-04-15T21:54
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Perryville
81.3 mi
01h 22m
To Jonesboro
81.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Aplin Street

    145 m · 15 sec · Aplin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fourche Avenue

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Fourche Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 9

    11.1 mi · 17 min · State Highway 9

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  11. 11

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 62%
I 40 East
18.5 mi · 11%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 8%
State Highway 9
11.1 mi · 7%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 5%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vilonia Bypass

Take the exit slight left

74.6 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
01h 22m from Perryville
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Perryville and Partly Cloudy near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Perryville to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Perryville and 81.5 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Perryville and Partly Cloudy near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 131.55 mi (211.71 km).

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#1 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,441
Coordinates35.0048100, -92.8026700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-92.80265, 35.004779)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.76 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.55
11.5 gal · 43.52 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.78 $43.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.63 $26.59 $53.19
Diesel $5.42 $31.14 $62.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryville and Jonesboro. The current time is 21:54:02.

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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.