Origin
Cave City, AR
Evening in Cave City on Sunday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cave City, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cave City, AR
Khaoula ATTAR
Trip Overview
Stretching 64.4 miles across Arkansas, the drive from Cave City to Jonesboro is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it doesn't require an overnight stay to manage the distance. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable option for travelers. The route remains entirely within the Southeast region of the state, maintaining a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Since the itinerary is compact, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the transit in one sitting.
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
32.2 miles from Cave City, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on main thoroughfares like US 63, AR 230, and State Highway 25. You will experience a mix of road types, anchored by a significant 29.2-mile stretch on US 63 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. Behind the wheel, you can anticipate a steady pace as you transition between these connected routes. The character of the drive is functional and efficient, prioritizing direct travel over technical or winding backroads. Staying alert is key during those long highway segments, as the road conditions remain fairly uniform throughout the transition between these two Arkansas hubs.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and AR 230. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 31.8 miles in near AR 25 / South 3rd Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.8 miles (AR 25 / South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 63; US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
31.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
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AR 25 / South 3rd Street
Turn left onto AR 25 / South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
31.9 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 63; US 412
At end of road, turn left onto US 63; US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
61.4 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
61.4 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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West Washington Avenue
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
64.1 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 29.2 mi | 37m |
| AR 230 | 18.9 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 25 | 11.8 mi | 20m |
| West Washington Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Center Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 29.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave City, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on West Center Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Center Street
2
Continue on AR 230
19 mi
·
33 min
·
AR 230
3
Continue on AR 25
12 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 25
4
Turn left onto AR 25
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 3rd Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 63; US 412
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 63; US 412
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 63; AR 228
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 63; AR 228
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
101 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Washington Avenue
10
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
12
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best fits your personal itinerary without worrying about fatigue. With no mandatory stops required to cover the 64.4 miles, you can complete the trip in one go, though planning for a quick break during your transit is always a smart move. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Cave City, as your $10 budget assumes efficient travel. Since US 63 accounts for nearly half of your longest stretch, monitor your speed and traffic flow closely once you merge onto that main artery. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on your arrival in Jonesboro rather than complex navigation.
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 32.2 miles from Cave City, AR, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 miles.
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 64.4 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
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 Cave City, 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 Cave City, AR
This is one driving day of about 64.4 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cave City, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 63 for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.2 mi from Cave City, AR · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
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
$9.85 one way
$19.69 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| premium | $4.61 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
32 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Cave City, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, AR 230, State Highway 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Cave City, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.85 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.8 miles (AR 25 / South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (US 63; US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Cave City, AR to Jonesboro, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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