Origin
Blytheville, AR
Afternoon in Blytheville on Sunday
Local time
3:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blytheville, AR
Jonathan Fuentes
Trip Overview
Connecting Blytheville to Jonesboro, this 52.8-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Southeast Arkansas. You can easily complete the drive in about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. With a fuel budget of just $7, it is an incredibly economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. You will navigate primarily via Highway 18, South Main Street, and Cate Avenue as you move between these two cities. Because the entire trip stays within the same region, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you where you need to go without requiring extensive logistical planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.4 miles from Blytheville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter the monotony of long, straight stretches of divided road. Instead, your attention will be required for consistent turns as you transition between local roads like South Main Street and Cate Avenue. Because there is no extended highway time, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles, meaning the pace remains steady and localized. You will feel the rhythm of the local landscape as you navigate these surface streets directly to your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 18 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cate Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 18
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on Highway 18
51 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Highway 18
3
Turn slight right
502 ft
·
22 sec
4
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
6
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
7
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the short one-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While you don't need to worry about long-distance pacing or planning for multiple stops, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of this route makes it feel longer than its 52.8 miles. Since there are 0 official stops planned, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, as the $7 estimate covers basic transit costs but leaves little room for detours. A concrete tip for this trip is to stay alert at intersections and transitions between Highway 18 and city streets, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating through local traffic patterns for the entire duration of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.4 miles from Blytheville, AR, or about 31m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blytheville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blytheville, AR
This is one driving day of about 52.8 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blytheville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Blytheville, AR · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Blytheville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jonesboro, AR
The final approach into Jonesboro, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jonesboro, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.07 one way
$16.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
| premium | $4.61 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
3:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 18, South Main Street, Cate Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Blytheville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blytheville, AR to Jonesboro, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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