How far is West Plains, MO from Jonesboro, AR?
The driving distance from West Plains, MO to Jonesboro, AR is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Plains and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Plains and Jonesboro.
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Start on Court Square
16 m · 2 sec · Court Square
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Turn left onto Court Square
56 m · 5 sec · Court Square
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Turn left onto Court Square
146 m · 14 sec · Court Square
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1836 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Jackie D Garrett Drive
91 m · 7 sec · Jackie D Garrett Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
2103 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Bill Virdon Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Bill Virdon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jan Howard Expressway
40.8 mi · 53 min · Jan Howard Expressway
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Turn left
150 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
133 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
18.8 mi · 26 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
28 mi · 39 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue straight
12 mi · 15 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 West Plains and Jonesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jan Howard Expressway
Turn left onto Jan Howard Expressway
40.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Plains 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 Plains to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Williford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from West Plains and 53.2 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.75 one way or $27.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Plains and Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Williford
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 Williford.
Walnut Ridge
Poplar Bluff
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Plains and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 88.51 mi (142.45 km).
#1 West Plains
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 12,383 |
| Coordinates | 36.7281200, -91.8523700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.67 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $22.14 | $44.28 |
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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