How far is Southside, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Southside, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
66.97 mi
01h 15m
Flight
52.48 mi
84.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.48 mi
Kilometers
84.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.97 mi
Kilometers
107.77 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 6:44 PM CDT
Return by in Southside
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southside
2026-04-17T17:29
Arrive Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 6:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southside
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
Tuckerman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Southside
33.3 mi
00h 37m
To Jonesboro
33.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Southside and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Batesville Boulevard

    108 m · 13 sec · Batesville Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newport Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Allen Chapel Road

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Allen Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Newport Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Newport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2591 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Main

    2180 ft · 44 sec · North Main

  7. 7

    Continue on Newport Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 14

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Arrington Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Arrington Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Malcolm Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Malcolm Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stegall Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Stegall Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 57 North, US 67 North

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
19.1 mi · 28%
Newport Road
16.3 mi · 24%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 19%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 11%
State Highway 14
3.89 mi · 6%
Malcolm Avenue
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

18.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckerman
00h 37m from Southside
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southside 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 Southside to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Tuckerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Southside and 33.7 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuckerman

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

43 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southside and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 52.48 mi (84.46 km).

Southside

#1 Southside

Human settlement in Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,990
Coordinates35.6984100, -91.6234700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: US 167 (-91.623382, 35.698462)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.05 $20.10
Premium $4.63 $10.92 $21.83
Diesel $5.42 $12.78 $25.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Southside and Jonesboro. The current time is 17:29:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.