Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Evening in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
6:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Paragould, AR
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paragould, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Northeast Arkansas, the 21.7-mile connection between Jonesboro and Paragould is an efficient choice. This drive typically takes about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via East Johnson Avenue, US 49, and West Hunt Street as you travel between these two Southeastern communities. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical route to traverse. Because the transit time is so brief, you have total flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. Whether you are commuting or visiting for the day, this straightforward journey keeps travel logistics simple and stress-free.
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
10.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 26% of this 21.7-mile path involves highway travel, the road requires your attention as you navigate through the local transition. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 15 miles along East Johnson Avenue before the road character shifts. The route feels much more intimate than a standard highway haul, keeping you engaged with the local geography as you move from Jonesboro to Paragould. Prepare for a more manual, hands-on driving feel as you shift between these specific urban arteries.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Johnson Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue
Turn right onto AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
21.2 mi into trip
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~33m in
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West Hunt Street
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
21.4 mi into trip
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~34m in
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Hayes Place
Turn right onto Hayes Place
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Johnson Avenue | 15 mi | 23m |
| US 49 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| West Hunt Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winchester | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Red Wolf Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hayes Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Johnson Avenue
— 15 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Paragould, 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
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto AR 91
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Red Wolf Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 49; AR 1
13 mi
·
19 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 49; AR 1
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
251 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Hunt Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North 14th Street
51 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 14th Street
10
Turn right onto West Hunt Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Hunt Street
11
Turn right onto Hayes Place
237 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hayes Place
12
Turn left onto Winchester
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Winchester
13
Arrive at destination
Winchester
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 35-minute drive, you do not need to worry about planning complex rest stops or long-distance refueling breaks. Keep your $3 fuel estimate in mind, but rest assured that you can easily complete the entire 21.7-mile distance without needing to pull over for supplies. Because there are no mandatory stops required by the route, you have the freedom to depart at your leisure. To make the most of your trip, pay close attention to the transition between US 49 and West Hunt Street, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be unexpected. Embrace the flexibility of this short transit time to keep your itinerary completely open.
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 10.8 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15 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 21.7 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paragould, 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 21.7 miles and 35m.
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.
The longest stretch is on East Johnson Avenue for about 15 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.8 mi from Jonesboro, AR · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 Paragould, AR
The final approach into Paragould, 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 Paragould, 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
$3.32 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.61 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Paragould, AR
Evening in Paragould on Sunday
Local time
6:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
11 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
35m 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 Paragould, AR covers 21.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Johnson Avenue, US 49, West Hunt Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 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 $3.32 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 49; AR 1 / Red Wolf Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jonesboro, AR to Paragould, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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