Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Evening in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
72.4 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bryant, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cate Avenue, Union Street, West Oak Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 72.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cate Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cate Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Oak Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AR 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Air Base Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tucker Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cate Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Bryant, AR.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
459 ft
·
25 sec
·
Cate Avenue
3
Turn left onto Union Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
4
Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
256 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Oak Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Drive
7
Continue straight
13 mi
·
14 min
8
Take the exit sharp left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
9
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward AR 18: Newport
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
AR 18: Newport
11
Keep slight right
131 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn slight right onto Air Base Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Air Base Road
13
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left onto Tucker Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tucker Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
16
Turn straight onto Bergen Lake Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergen Lake Road
17
At the end of the road, turn right
26 mi
·
39 min
18
Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Saint Louis Street
19
Continue on Batesville Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Batesville Boulevard
20
Turn slight right onto Triangle Lane
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Triangle Lane
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Springs Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Heber Springs Road
22
Turn right onto Simpson Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Simpson Road
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.2 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 50m into the drive.
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 72.4 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bryant, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, AR
This is one driving day of about 72.4 miles and 1h 40m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Jonesboro, AR · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
Arriving in Bryant, AR
The final approach into Bryant, 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 Bryant, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.07 one way
$22.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| premium | $4.61 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Bryant, AR
Evening in Bryant on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
36 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Bryant, AR covers 72.4 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cate Avenue, Union Street, West Oak Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 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 $11.07 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.
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jonesboro, AR to Bryant, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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