Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Pea Ridge, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
249.4 mi
401 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pea Ridge, AR
The Traveling Photo Experiment
Trip Overview
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Pea Ridge, AR covers 249.4 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, US 63, T & C Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.6 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.67 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
124.7 miles from Jonesboro, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 249.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Pea Ridge, AR covers 249.4 miles and takes about 5h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 14 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue
Turn left onto AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
170.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
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US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 70.6 mi | 1h 35m |
| US 63 | 56.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| T & C Boulevard | 49.9 mi | 56m |
| West Van Buren Street | 25.9 mi | 41m |
| Shield-Hopper Bypass | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| West Trimble Avenue | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Shied-Hopper Bypass | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 72 | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Pea Ridge, 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
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto AR 91
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Johnson Avenue
5
Continue on AR 91
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Gee Street
6
Continue on AR 91
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dan Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Merge onto US 63
57 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 63
9
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 62; US 412
10
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 63; US 412
11
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 62; US 412
12
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
13
Take the exit
365 ft
·
10 sec
14
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 412; AR 175
15
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
16
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
18
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 62; US 412
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
21
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
22
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62; US 412
23
Continue on US 62; US 412
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on US 62
15 mi
·
22 min
·
US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn slight left onto US 62
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Eureka Avenue
26
Continue on US 62
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Trimble Avenue
27
Continue on US 62
26 mi
·
41 min
·
West Van Buren Street
28
Turn right onto AR 72
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 72
29
Continue on AR 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pickens Road
30
Turn right onto North Curtis Avenue
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Curtis Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
North Curtis Avenue
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 124.7 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 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 55 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pea Ridge, 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.
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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 249.4 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 62 for about 70.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.7 mi from Jonesboro, AR · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.7 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 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.
Arriving in Pea Ridge, AR
The final approach into Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, 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
$37.67 one way
$75.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.35 | $82.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $44.76 | $89.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.06 | $110.13 |
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: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.19 | $11.97 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.82 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.92 | $15.96 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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
Pea Ridge, AR
Afternoon in Pea Ridge on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
4 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
5h 34m 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 Pea Ridge, AR covers 249.4 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, US 63, T & C Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.7 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 $37.67 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 is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 14 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AR 91 / West Johnson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jonesboro, AR to Pea Ridge, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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