How far is Rogers, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Rogers, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
309.9 mi
04h 46m
Flight
193.61 mi
311.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.61 mi
Kilometers
311.58 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.9 mi
Kilometers
498.74 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in Rogers
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers
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
Mountain Home
AR

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Rogers
129.1 mi
02h 23m
To Jonesboro
180.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    659 ft · 24 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street

    759 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Cherry Street

    86 m · 14 sec · West Cherry Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Street

    1393 ft · 38 sec · South Arkansas Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 1st Street

    34 m · 3 sec · South 1st Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South 1st Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Old Wire Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Old Wire Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dick Trammel Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dick Trammel Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Old Missouri Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Old Missouri Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Huntsville Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Butterfield Coach Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butterfield Coach Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Robinson Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 33%
T & C Boulevard
67.5 mi · 22%
East Robinson Avenue
56.3 mi · 18%
South 1st Street
4.42 mi · 1%
North Old Wire Road
2.8 mi · 1%
West Washington Avenue
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Robinson Avenue

Turn left onto East Robinson Avenue

56.3 mi · 01h 06m

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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.3 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
02h 23m from Rogers
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rogers 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 Rogers to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Rogers and 180.9 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.3 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.43 one way or $82.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rogers and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 193.61 mi (311.58 km).

Rogers

#1 Rogers

The fourth most populous city in Arkansas.

Population70,522
Coordinates36.3320200, -94.1185400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: West Elm Street (-94.118519, 36.332176)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.4 L · about $41.43
Round trip
$82.86
21.88 gal · 82.8 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.43 $82.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.59 $93.19
Premium $4.63 $50.60 $101.20
Diesel $5.42 $59.24 $118.48

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 Rogers and Jonesboro. The current time is 21:52:47.

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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.