Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Morning in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Bono, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bono, AR
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Trip Overview
This short 8.4-mile drive from Jonesboro, AR to Bono, AR is a quick 13-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on local roads and US 63, with about 44% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a very manageable $1, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. The mixed driving profile means you'll experience a bit of both highway speeds and more localized road conditions. This trip stays within the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a consistent feel throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Jonesboro to Bono offers a mixed bag of road types. You'll encounter stretches on Dan Avenue, US 63, and West Johnson Avenue, providing a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 2.7 miles on Dan Avenue, giving you a good sense of continuous travel before transitions occur. With 44% of the route on highways, expect some segments with higher speeds, interspersed with more local road conditions. This profile suggests a drive that isn't a monotonous interstate grind but rather a blend of efficient travel and community-level roadways.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dan Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue
Turn left onto AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 63
Merge onto US 63
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 63B
Turn right onto US 63B
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| US 63 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Johnson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 63B | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Gee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dan Avenue
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Bono, AR.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cate Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto AR 91
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
5
Continue on AR 91
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Gee Street
6
Continue on AR 91
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto US 63
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 63
9
Turn right onto US 63B
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 63B
10
Arrive at destination
US 63B
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Bono, AR
Morning in Bono on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13m 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 Jonesboro, AR to Bono, AR covers 8.4 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dan Avenue, US 63, West Johnson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 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 $1.27 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 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jonesboro, AR to Bono, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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