How far is Shannon Hills, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Shannon Hills, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
143.24 mi
02h 20m
Flight
127.44 mi
205.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.44 mi
Kilometers
205.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.24 mi
Kilometers
230.53 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in Shannon Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shannon Hills
2026-04-17T20:32
Arrive Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shannon Hills
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
Bald Knob
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Shannon Hills
70.8 mi
01h 10m
To Jonesboro
72.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Tall Pine Drive

    10 m · 7 sec · Tall Pine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sardis Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Sardis Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mabelvale Main Street

    1271 ft · 30 sec · Mabelvale Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mabelvale Pike

    2463 ft · 49 sec · Mabelvale Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mabelvale Pike

    43 m · 3 sec · Mabelvale Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mabelvale Pike

    1749 ft · 39 sec · Mabelvale Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left

    141 m · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1293 ft · 26 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-30 Frontage Road

    2069 ft · 43 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    151 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shannon Hills 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 72%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 9%
I-30 Frontage Road
12 mi · 8%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 5%
Sardis Road
2.63 mi · 2%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bald Knob
01h 10m from Shannon Hills
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shannon Hills and Mostly Sunny then 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 Shannon Hills to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Shannon Hills and 72.4 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shannon Hills and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

90 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

101 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shannon Hills and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 127.44 mi (205.09 km).

Shannon Hills

#1 Shannon Hills

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,087
Coordinates34.6200900, -92.3954300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Tall Pine Drive (-92.395429, 34.620115)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.25
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.12 $38.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.51 $43.02
Premium $4.63 $23.36 $46.71
Diesel $5.42 $27.35 $54.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Shannon Hills and Jonesboro. The current time is 20:32:56.

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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.