How far is Tontitown, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Tontitown, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
255.16 mi
04h 53m
Flight
198.6 mi
319.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.6 mi
Kilometers
319.61 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.16 mi
Kilometers
410.64 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Tontitown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tontitown
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tontitown
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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Tontitown
149.1 mi
02h 26m
To Jonesboro
106.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1441 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Sunset Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1291 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tontitown 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 45%
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 39%
West Sunset Avenue
53 mi · 21%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 5%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
198.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 26m from Tontitown
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tontitown 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 Tontitown to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Tontitown and 106.1 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.08 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tontitown and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 198.6 mi (319.61 km).

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#1 Tontitown

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population6,065
Coordinates36.1778600, -94.2335400
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.233525, 36.178251)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.08 L · about $34.08
Round trip
$68.17
18 gal · 68.16 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.08 $68.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.33 $76.66
Premium $4.63 $41.63 $83.25
Diesel $5.42 $48.74 $97.47

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 Tontitown and Jonesboro. The current time is 08:56:06.

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.