How far is Yellville, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Yellville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
147.38 mi
02h 46m
Flight
113.8 mi
183.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.8 mi
Kilometers
183.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.38 mi
Kilometers
237.18 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM CDT
Return by in Yellville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yellville
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Jonesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yellville
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
Ash Flat
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Yellville
73.8 mi
01h 23m
To Jonesboro
73.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yellville and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Washington Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1351 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yellville 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
67.5 mi · 46%
West Washington Avenue
2.72 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.26 mi
Cate Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Take the exit slight right

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ash Flat
01h 23m from Yellville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yellville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yellville to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Ash Flat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Yellville and 73.5 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yellville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Ash Flat

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

61 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yellville and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 113.8 mi (183.14 km).

Yellville

#1 Yellville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,154
Coordinates36.2261800, -92.6848900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: US 62 (-92.684904, 36.226036)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.15 $44.29
Premium $4.63 $24.05 $48.10
Diesel $5.42 $28.16 $56.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yellville and Jonesboro. The current time is 04:44:01.

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.