How far is Smackover, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Smackover, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smackover and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smackover and Jonesboro.
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Start on East 7th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Smackover Highway
15.5 mi · 18 min · Smackover Highway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Take the exit right
1421 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
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Continue on Washington Street
30.5 mi · 35 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 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 Smackover 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smackover 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 Smackover to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Smackover and 125.3 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smackover and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Sherwood
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 Sherwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smackover and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 206.16 mi (331.78 km).
#1 Smackover
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.3648500, -92.7248800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.10 | $66.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.22 | $74.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.42 | $80.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.33 | $94.65 |
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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