Origin
Jonesboro, AR
Evening in Jonesboro on Thursday
Local time
5:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jonesboro, AR to Lester, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Jonesboro, AR to Lester, AR covers 19.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Highland Drive, AR 135, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on East Highland Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 19.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Highland Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cate Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AR 18 / East Highland Drive
Turn left onto AR 18 / East Highland Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Highland Drive | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| AR 135 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Oak Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Craighead 926 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Highland Drive
— 13.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro, AR and Lester, 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
Turn left onto AR 18
14 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highland Drive
7
Turn left onto AR 135
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
8
Turn right onto Craighead 926 Road
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Craighead 926 Road
9
Arrive at destination
Craighead 926 Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lester, AR
Evening in Lester on Thursday
Local time
5:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31m 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 Lester, AR covers 19.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Highland Drive, AR 135, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $2.90 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 is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 Lester, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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