The drive from Jonesboro, AR to De Witt, AR covers 126.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 49, Boston Lane, Old Military Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68 miles on US 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.09 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.2 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 126.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 126.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 49 and Boston Lane. The longest continuous stretch is about 68 miles on US 49.
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.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 68 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and Boston Lane. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 15 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 (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These 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
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Union Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|West Oak Avenue
Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
90.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|South 10th Street
Turn right onto South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
106.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|AR 33; AR 146 / Boston Lane
At end of road, turn left onto AR 33; AR 146 / Boston Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 49
68 mi
1h 42m
Boston Lane
12.8 mi
22m
Old Military Road
10.6 mi
18m
AR 33
8.9 mi
15m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
9m
US 79
6.9 mi
10m
AR 130
6.6 mi
11m
US 70
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 68 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and De Witt, 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·9 min·Southwest Drive
7
Turn left onto US 49; US 63
39 mi·57 min·US 49; US 63
8
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 64
178 ft·7 sec·US 49; US 63; US 64
9
Continue on US 49; US 63
29 mi·44 min·US 49; US 63
10
Continue on US 70; AR 17
2.5 mi·3 min·US 70; AR 17
11
Turn slight left onto AR 17
0.3 mi·36 sec·AR 17
12
Turn right onto AR 302
11 mi·18 min·Old Military Road
13
Turn left onto AR 302
0.4 mi·44 sec·North 9th Street
14
Turn left onto US 79B
454 ft·11 sec·US 79B
15
Turn right onto South 10th Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·South 10th Street
16
Turn right onto US 79
6.9 mi·10 min·US 79
17
Turn slight left onto AR 33
8.9 mi·15 min·AR 33
18
At end of road, turn left onto AR 33; AR 146
1.0 mi·1 min·Boston Lane
19
Continue on AR 33
11 mi·18 min·Boston Lane
20
Keep slight right at fork onto AR 33
1.0 mi·1 min·Boston Lane
21
Turn left onto AR 130
6.6 mi·11 min·AR 130
22
Turn left onto AR 152
0.1 mi·17 sec·West 2nd Street
23
Turn right onto AR 1B
115 ft·3 sec·South Jefferson Street
24
Arrive at destination
AR 1B
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 63.2 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.2 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Witt, 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 126.4 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 US 49 for about 68 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.2 mi from Jonesboro, AR
· 1h 33m 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.
Arkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversi...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 126.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.09 one way
$38.18 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$20.96
$41.91
premium
$4.56
$22.69
$45.37
diesel
$5.61
$27.91
$55.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.9
0
$13.27
$6.07
Efficient EV
31.6
0
$11.06
$5.06
EV Truck/SUV
50.6
0
$17.70
$8.09
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Morning
in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
De Witt, AR
Morning
in De Witt on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 20m 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 De Witt, AR covers 126.4 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, Boston Lane, Old Military Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.2 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 $19.09 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 is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 15 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 (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Oak Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jonesboro, AR to De Witt, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Arkansas Post National Memorial.
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.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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