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

The driving distance from West Memphis, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
64.01 mi
01h 06m
Flight
56.27 mi
90.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.27 mi
Kilometers
90.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.01 mi
Kilometers
103.01 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Fri, May 15, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in West Memphis
Fri, May 15, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Memphis
2026-05-15T05:07
Arrive Jonesboro
Fri, May 15, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Memphis
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
Marked Tree
AR

City in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America

From West Memphis
32 mi
00h 33m
To Jonesboro
32 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard

    27 m · 6 sec · East Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Missouri Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Missouri Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Service Road

    84 m · 9 sec · East Service Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    913 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Service Road

    1854 ft · 37 sec · North Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    15.5 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 555, AR 77, US 63: Turrell, Marked Tree, Jonesboro

    2450 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 555, US 63: Marked Tree, Jonesboro

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrisburg rd

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    36 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harrisburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Highland Drive

    651 ft · 11 sec · East Highland Drive

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    153 m · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 555
43.5 mi · 68%
North Service Road
15.9 mi · 25%
North Missouri Street
1.45 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.36 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Harrisburg rd
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 555

Merge slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marked Tree
00h 33m from West Memphis
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Memphis 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 Memphis to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Marked Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from West Memphis and 32 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marked Tree

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

55 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

77 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Memphis and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 56.27 mi (90.56 km).

West Memphis

#1 West Memphis

City in Arkansas, United States

Population24,158
Coordinates35.1464800, -90.1845400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Avenue (-90.184505, 35.146511)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.63 $10.45 $20.90
Diesel $5.42 $12.24 $24.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Memphis and Jonesboro. The current time is 05:07:26.

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.