Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Salem, AR

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

150.6 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 37m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Salem, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Salem, AR covers 150.6 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 30, US 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.74 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

75.3 miles from Jonesboro, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 150.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.7 miles on I 57.

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.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

21.5 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

125.5 mi into trip | ~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...

130.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward Texarkana

148.1 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | AR 5

Turn left onto AR 5

Navigation decision point

148.4 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | Salem Road

Turn sharp right onto Salem Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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 Salem, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.

Texarkana

130.4 mi in | ~2h 21m | via I 30; US 67

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	102.7 mi	1h 45m
I 30	16.9 mi	18m
US 78	12.5 mi	14m
Southwest Drive	7.4 mi	8m
US 167	4.9 mi	6m
Salem Road	2.2 mi	5m
I 40	0.9 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 102.7 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Salem, AR.

Start on this road

75 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

458 ft · 25 sec · Cate Avenue

Turn left onto Union Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Union Street

Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

257 ft · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on AR 18

7.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Drive

Continue on US 78; AR 226

13 mi · 14 min · US 78; AR 226

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Merge onto I 57

103 mi · 1 hr 45 min · I 57

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167

Take the exit onto US 167

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 167

Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67

17 mi · 18 min · I 30; US 67

Exit 138 Toward Texarkana Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward Alcoa Road

Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Turn slight right onto Alcoa Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Alcoa Road

Turn left onto AR 5

0.3 mi · 36 sec · AR 5

Turn sharp right onto Salem Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Salem Road

Arrive at destination

Salem Road

Trip Plan

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 75.3 miles from Jonesboro, AR, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 75.3 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 150.6 miles and 2h 48m.

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 I 57 for about 102.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.3 mi from Jonesboro, AR · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

75 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from Jonesboro, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.7 miles.

Arriving in Salem, AR

The final approach into Salem, 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 Salem, 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

$22.74 one way

$45.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$24.97	$49.94
premium	$4.56	$27.03	$54.06
diesel	$5.61	$33.25	$66.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.2	$15.81	$7.23
Efficient EV	37.7	$13.18	$6.02
EV Truck/SUV	60.2	$21.08	$9.64

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Jonesboro, AR

Evening in Jonesboro on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salem, AR

Evening in Salem on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

2 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

2h 48m 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 Salem, AR covers 150.6 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 30, 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 75.3 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 $22.74 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Jonesboro, AR to Salem, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.

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