Danville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is 198.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m via US 64 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, starting in the Southeast region and ending in the same region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's well-suited for a single day of travel. If you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss, this option should fit the bill. Expect mostly highway driving, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.4 miles from Danville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
74.6 mi
1h 17m
I 40
42.1 mi
42m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
AR 27
18.1 mi
27m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
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Start on AR 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Turn right onto AR 27
6.1 mi·10 min·AR 27
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Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
4
Continue on AR 27
12 mi·16 min·AR 27
5
Turn sharp left onto AR 7
205 ft·12 sec·North State Highway 7
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Continue on AR 22
374 ft·9 sec·AR 22
7
Turn right onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·Union Street
8
Turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
9
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi·28 sec·AR 331
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 84Toward I-40
11
Merge onto I 40
42 mi·42 min·I 40
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 64
13
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·8 sec
14
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
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Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
16
Continue on US 64
26 mi·32 min·Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 64
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 64
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
19
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
20
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
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Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
23
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
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Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this trip is under 4 hours and easily doable in a single day, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Jonesboro comfortably. With only one recommended stop, plan for a brief break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the longest stretch of 74.6 miles on US 64, as services can sometimes be spaced out on highway segments. Your estimated fuel cost is around $30, so factor that into your budget.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.4 miles from Danville, AR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 44 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
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 Danville, 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 Danville, AR
This is one driving day of about 198.7 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Danville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 74.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.3 and 69.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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19.3 mi into trip|~29m in|AR 7 / Union Street
Turn right onto AR 7 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
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24.2 mi into trip|~35m in|US 64 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
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26.5 mi into trip|~38m in|AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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26.8 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
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69.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.01 one way
$60.02 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$32.94
$65.88
premium
$4.56
$35.66
$71.33
diesel
$5.61
$43.87
$87.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.6
0
$20.86
$9.54
Efficient EV
49.7
0
$17.39
$7.95
EV Truck/SUV
79.5
0
$27.82
$12.72
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Danville, AR
Afternoon
in Danville on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon
in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll experience stretches of efficient travel, including one segment of 74.6 miles on US 64 that allows you to make good time. The Vilonia Bypass is also part of the main road network, ensuring a smooth flow. Overall, expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination without many detours or slow-downs, characteristic of a journey dominated by interstates and well-maintained US highways.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.6 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in near AR 7 / Union Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 198.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles (AR 7 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (US 64 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 198.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.6 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jonesboro, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles (AR 7 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (US 64 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Jonesboro, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
