Highland, AR to Jonesboro, AR is 239.5 miles and takes about 4h 46m via I 57, I 30, and AR 26, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Arkansas, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey designed for efficiency, making it a solid choice if you're looking to cover ground quickly. Consider this trip if your priority is reaching your destination with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time.
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
119.7 miles from Highland, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 239.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-dominated experience, with 93% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter stretches on I 57, I 30, and AR 26, offering a generally fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted segment will be about 102.7 miles on I 57, so plan for an extended period of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the inclusion of AR 26 might introduce some variation as you get closer to your destination. Overall, it's a route built for covering miles efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 I 30. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 26 / State Highway 26.
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 239.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 (AR 26 / State Highway 26): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (AR 27): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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|AR 26 / State Highway 26
Turn right onto AR 26 / State Highway 26
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in|AR 27
At end of road, turn left onto AR 27
Navigation decision point
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44 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the ramp toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
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113.6 mi into trip|~2h 31m 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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115.2 mi into trip|~2h 33m 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 Highland, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
113.6 mi in|~2h 31m|via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
115.2 mi in|~2h 33m|via I 57; US 167
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
102.7 mi
1h 46m
I 30
69.3 mi
1h 13m
AR 26
21 mi
36m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Highway 26
9.9 mi
17m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
AR 27
4.9 mi
8m
Hollywood Road
4.7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
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Start on Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
29 ft·6 sec·Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
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Turn right onto AR 26
1.5 mi·2 min·State Highway 26
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At end of road, turn left onto AR 27
4.9 mi·8 min·AR 27
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Turn right onto AR 19; AR 26
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
5
Continue on AR 19; AR 26
9.9 mi·17 min·Highway 26
6
Continue on AR 19; AR 26
0.9 mi·1 min·Antioch Street
7
Turn slight left onto AR 26
21 mi·36 min·AR 26
8
Continue on AR 51
4.7 mi·8 min·Hollywood Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto AR 8; AR 51
0.3 mi·31 sec·Pine Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·29 sec
Toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
11
Merge onto I 30
64 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 30
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi·49 sec·I 30; US 67
13
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
4.2 mi·5 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
14
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
15
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.
16
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
18
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
19
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
20
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi·9 min·Southwest Drive
21
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
22
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft·14 sec·Cate Avenue
23
Turn left
75 ft·5 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 46m estimated drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the journey comfortably. With only one recommended stop, you can be strategic about where you refuel or stretch your legs; consider planning this stop around the 102.7-mile mark on I 57. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway stretches, to ensure you don't need to deviate from your planned path. The $36 fuel cost is an estimate, so always check current prices.
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 119.7 miles from Highland, AR, or about 2h 38m 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 53 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.7 miles or 2h 38m 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 57m
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 Highland, 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 Highland, AR
This is one driving day of about 239.5 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Highland, 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 119.7 mi from Highland, AR
· 2h 38m 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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 66.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.17 one way
$72.34 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$39.71
$79.41
premium
$4.56
$42.99
$85.97
diesel
$5.61
$52.88
$105.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Jonesboro, Arkansas
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Newport, Arkansas
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Jonesboro, Arkansas
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 2
Blink: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.9
0
$25.15
$11.50
Efficient EV
59.9
0
$20.96
$9.58
EV Truck/SUV
95.8
1
$33.53
$15.33
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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 15, 2026
Origin
Highland, AR
Late night
in Highland on Saturday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Late night
in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
5:12 AM
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
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
4h 46m 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 Highland, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 239.5 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 30, AR 26. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.7 miles from Highland, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.17 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 239.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 (AR 26 / State Highway 26): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (AR 27): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Highland, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
