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

The driving distance from West Fork, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.1 miles (314 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
277.89 mi
04h 22m
Flight
195.12 mi
314.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.12 mi
Kilometers
314.02 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.89 mi
Kilometers
447.22 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in West Fork
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fork
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Fork
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
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From West Fork
138.8 mi
02h 11m
To Jonesboro
139.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 West Fork and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Campbell Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    93 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McKnight Avenue

    599 ft · 12 sec · McKnight Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Phillips Street

    1 km · 1 min · Phillips Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

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

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  13. 13

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 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 West Fork 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 41%
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 36%
Phillips Street
33.6 mi · 12%
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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.8 mi
195.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
02h 11m from West Fork
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Fork 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 West Fork to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from West Fork and 139.1 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 195.1 miles (314 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.8 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Fork and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fork and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 195.12 mi (314.02 km).

West Fork

#1 West Fork

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,623
Coordinates35.9242500, -94.1885400
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-94.188632, 35.924433)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.12 L · about $37.15
Round trip
$74.30
19.62 gal · 74.24 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.15 $74.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.78 $83.56
Premium $4.63 $45.37 $90.74
Diesel $5.42 $53.12 $106.24

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 West Fork and Jonesboro. The current time is 02:15:54.

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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.