Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Late night in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Clarksville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
199.9 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, AR
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Trip Overview
This 199.9-mile journey from Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Clarksville, Arkansas, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-57 and I-40 before transitioning to US 64, this route is heavily highway-focused, accounting for 94% of the total mileage. Expect a fuel cost of around $30 for this trip. Given its manageable length and duration, it's an excellent candidate for a day trip, allowing you flexibility in your departure and arrival times. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel as you traverse Arkansas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 199.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates and highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 74.5 miles on I-57, offering a period of consistent speed and minimal interruptions. The transition to I-40 and then US 64 will provide a varied highway experience, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. Prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes covering distance with ease and predictability.
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 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 40. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 199.9 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: at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.8 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
96.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
96.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 64 West: Conway
5
197.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward AR 103, AR 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 103, AR 21
5
199.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
|
US 64; AR 103 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 64; AR 103 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Clarksville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Conway
96.4 mi in
|
~1h 44m
|
via US 64
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 74.5 mi | 1h 16m |
| I 40 | 68.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 64 | 33 mi | 42m |
| US 78 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| South Rogers Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 74.5 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Clarksville, AR.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
458 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
257 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Oak Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on AR 18
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Drive
7
Continue on US 78; AR 226
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 78; AR 226
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
9
Merge onto I 57
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 57
10
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
33 mi
·
41 min
·
US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
13
Merge onto I 40; US 65
68 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 40; US 65
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward AR 103, AR 21
15
Turn right onto AR 103
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rogers Street
16
Turn left onto US 64; AR 103
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto AR 103
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
North College Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
AR 103
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 39-minute duration, departing Jonesboro in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Clarksville and still have the afternoon free. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where and when you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 74.5-mile stretch on I-57, to ensure you don't need to deviate from your planned route. The estimated fuel cost of $30 is a good baseline, but actual prices may vary, so it's wise to factor in a small buffer.
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 99.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.5 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.9 miles or 1h 49m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, 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.
+
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 199.9 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 57 for about 74.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.9 mi from Jonesboro, AR · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.9 miles from Jonesboro, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.5 miles.
Arriving in Clarksville, AR
The final approach into Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, 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
$30.19 one way
$60.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.14 | $88.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
EV Connect Charging Station
Newport, Arkansas
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Conway, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
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
ChargePoint Charging Station
Conway, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Jonesboro, Arkansas
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 3
Tesla: 2
Blink: 2
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $20.99 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 0 | $27.99 | $12.79 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Clarksville, AR
Late night in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
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
3h 39m 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 Clarksville, AR covers 199.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 40, US 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.9 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 $30.19 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.4 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.8 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Jonesboro, AR to Clarksville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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