Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Ashdown, AR

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Drive Time

5h 2m

Distance

279.7 mi

450 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 49m ★

6 AM

5h 3m

8 AM

5h 30m

10 AM

5h 12m

12 PM

5h 10m

3 PM

5h 14m

5 PM

5h 29m

8 PM

4h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Ashdown, AR covers 279.7 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 30, I 57, US 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.3 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.24 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

139.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 2m highway drive covering 279.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 131.3 miles on I 30.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 131.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I 57. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 279.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cate Avenue

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Union Street

Turn left onto Union Street

Navigation decision point

21.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

125.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...

130.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward Texarkana

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Jonesboro, AR to Ashdown, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.

Texarkana

130.4 mi in | ~2h 21m | via I 30; US 67

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 30	131.3 mi	2h 14m
I 57	102.7 mi	1h 45m
US 78	12.5 mi	14m
North State Line Avenue	11.3 mi	15m
Southwest Drive	7.4 mi	8m
State Highway 108	6.3 mi	11m
US 167	4.9 mi	6m
I 40	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 30 — 131.3 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Ashdown, AR.

Start on this road

75 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

458 ft · 25 sec · Cate Avenue

Turn left onto Union Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Street

Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

257 ft · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on AR 18

7.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Drive

Continue on US 78; AR 226

13 mi · 14 min · US 78; AR 226

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Merge onto I 57

103 mi · 1 hr 45 min · I 57

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167

Take the exit onto US 167

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 167

Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67

24 mi · 26 min · I 30; US 67

Exit 138 Toward Texarkana Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30; US 70

107 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 30; US 70

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward AR 108: Mandeville

Turn right onto AR 108

6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 108

Turn right onto US 59; US 71

11 mi · 15 min · North State Line Avenue

Turn right onto East Main Street

83 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

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 139.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 2h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.3 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 139.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashdown, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jonesboro, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Jonesboro, AR

This is one driving day of about 279.7 miles and 5h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jonesboro, 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 30 for about 131.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139.8 mi from Jonesboro, AR · 2h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haskell, AR

140 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.3 miles.

Arriving in Ashdown, AR

The final approach into Ashdown, 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 Ashdown, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.24 one way

$84.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$46.37	$92.74
premium	$4.56	$50.20	$100.41
diesel	$5.61	$61.75	$123.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.9	1	$29.37	$13.43
Efficient EV	69.9	0	$24.47	$11.19
EV Truck/SUV	111.9	1	$39.16	$17.90

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Jonesboro, AR

Late night in Jonesboro on Wednesday

Local time

5:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashdown, AR

Late night in Ashdown on Wednesday

Local time

5:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Haskell, AR

140 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 2m 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 Jonesboro, AR to Ashdown, AR covers 279.7 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 30, I 57, US 78. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 139.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.24 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.