How far is Scott, LA from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Scott, LA to Jonesboro, AR is about 487 miles (783.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 395.6 miles (636.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Jonesboro.
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Start on Delhomme Avenue
9 m · 6 sec · Delhomme Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alfred Street
96 m · 16 sec · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
895 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
103 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn straight
30.1 mi · 35 min
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Turn slight right onto West Jefferson Avenue
3077 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
2077 ft · 33 sec · South Franklin Street
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Merge slight left onto North Washington Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on Crossett Road
8.3 mi · 11 min · Crossett Road
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Continue on Hamburg Road
68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Hamburg Road
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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 Scott and Jonesboro.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Monroe Highway
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scott and Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scott to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 487 miles (783.7 km) and usually takes 09h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.5 miles from Scott and 243.5 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 395.6 miles (636.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.4 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.44 one way or $122.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scott and Sunny near Jonesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 395.64 mi (636.72 km).
#1 Scott
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,787 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.0945700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 784 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
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 | $3.58 | $61.44 | $122.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $69.37 | $138.75 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $76.30 | $152.59 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $97.15 | $194.31 |
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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