Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Morning in Jonesboro on Monday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to El Dorado, AR
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
246.1 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
★
6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Dorado, AR
Juan Felipe Ramírez
Trip Overview
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to El Dorado, AR covers 246.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 167, I 57, US 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.4 miles on US 167. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.62 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
123.1 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 41m highway drive covering 246.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 167 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.4 miles on US 167.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 103.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and I 57. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 246.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 125.5 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.4 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
125.5 mi into trip
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~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...
6
130.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
140.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dora...
5
200.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
|
US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167: El Dorado
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 167: El Dorado
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jonesboro, AR to El Dorado, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fordyce along the way.
Fordyce
140.4 mi in
|
~2h 31m
|
via US 167
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 167 | 103.4 mi | 2h 4m |
| I 57 | 102.7 mi | 1h 45m |
| US 78 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| I 530 | 10 mi | 10m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| US 79 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| North West Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 103.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and El Dorado, 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
103 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
10
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
12
Keep slight left
10.0 mi
·
10 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
14
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
6 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado
43 mi
·
51 min
·
US 167: El Dorado
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North West Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street
272 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Hillsboro Street
18
Turn right onto Barton Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Barton Street
19
Arrive at your destination
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 123.1 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.4 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 123.1 miles or 2h 11m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Dorado, 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 246.1 miles and 4h 41m.
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 US 167 for about 103.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.1 mi from Jonesboro, AR · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.1 miles from Jonesboro, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 167 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.4 miles.
Arriving in El Dorado, AR
The final approach into El Dorado, 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 El Dorado, 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
$37.62 one way
$75.24 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
| premium | $4.61 | $44.67 | $89.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.67 | $109.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.53 | $9.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.45 | $15.75 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
El Dorado, AR
Morning in El Dorado on Monday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
123 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
4h 41m 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 El Dorado, AR covers 246.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 167, 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 123.1 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 $37.62 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 246.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 125.5 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.4 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Jonesboro, AR to El Dorado, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fordyce along the way.
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