How far is West Crossett, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from West Crossett, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
258.18 mi
04h 14m
Flight
200.57 mi
322.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.57 mi
Kilometers
322.79 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.18 mi
Kilometers
415.5 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, May 14, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in West Crossett
Thu, May 14, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Crossett
2026-05-13T20:49
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, May 14, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Crossett
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
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From West Crossett
130.9 mi
02h 07m
To Jonesboro
127.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Crossett and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    41.4 mi · 49 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 40%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 19%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 9%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 5%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
Highway 11
1.72 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 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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
200.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
02h 07m from West Crossett
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Crossett and Sunny near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Crossett to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from West Crossett and 127.3 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Crossett and Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Crossett and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 200.57 mi (322.79 km).

West Crossett

#1 West Crossett

Census-designated place in Ashley County, Arkansas

Population1,256
Coordinates33.1409600, -91.9940200
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-91.994021, 33.140926)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.00
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.50 $69.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.80 $77.60
Premium $4.63 $42.13 $84.27
Diesel $5.42 $49.33 $98.66

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West Crossett and Jonesboro. The current time is 20:49:21.

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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.