The drive from Dierks, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 250 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, US 70, Main Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.7 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125 miles from Dierks, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 250 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 1m highway drive covering 250 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.7 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 70. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70 / Main Avenue.
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 250 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (US 70 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70 / Main Avenue
Turn right onto US 70 / Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip|~39m in|US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Navigation decision point
4
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the ramp toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
7
124.1 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
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125.7 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dierks, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
124.1 mi in|~2h 45m|via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
125.7 mi in|~2h 48m|via I 57; US 167
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
102.7 mi
1h 46m
US 70
64.3 mi
1h 26m
Main Avenue
26.5 mi
39m
East Grand Avenue
18.2 mi
22m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
10 mi
10m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
I 30
4.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dierks, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
102 ft·6 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
26 mi·39 min·Main Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 70
37 mi·54 min·US 70
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern
5
Merge onto US 70; US 270
10.0 mi·10 min·Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
6
Take the exit onto US 70
0.5 mi·1 min·US 70
7
Merge onto US 70
18 mi·22 min·East Grand Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
27 mi·30 min·US 70
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi·49 sec·I 30; US 67
10
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi·2 min·US 67; US 167
Exit 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
13
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
15
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
16
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
17
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
18
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
20
Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 125 miles from Dierks, AR, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 55 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
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 Dierks, 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 Dierks, AR
This is one driving day of about 250 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Dierks, 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 I 57 for about 102.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125 mi from Dierks, AR
· 2h 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.76 one way
$75.51 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$41.45
$82.89
premium
$4.56
$44.87
$89.74
diesel
$5.61
$55.20
$110.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75
0
$26.25
$12.00
Efficient EV
62.5
0
$21.88
$10.00
EV Truck/SUV
100
1
$35.00
$16.00
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Dierks, AR
Afternoon
in Dierks on Friday
Local time
1:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon
in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
1:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 15 mph9% chanceLive 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
13 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
5h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dierks, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 250 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 70, Main Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125 miles from Dierks, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 250 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 70): Navigation decision point; at 63.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dierks, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
