How far is Walnut Ridge, AR from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from Walnut Ridge, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Ridge and Jonesboro.
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Start on West Main Street
2162 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1351 ft · 29 sec · 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 Walnut Ridge and Jonesboro.
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.
Longest stretch
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17.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Walnut Ridge and 11.7 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Bono
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 Bono.
Walnut Ridge
Poplar Bluff
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Ridge and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.84 km).
#1 Walnut Ridge
City in Arkansas
| Population | 4,673 |
| Coordinates | 36.0684000, -90.9559500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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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