Origin
Lester, AR
Afternoon in Lester on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lester, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Lester, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 19.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street, AR 135, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on 1st Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| AR 135 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Craighead 926 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— 13.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lester, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on Craighead 926 Road
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
Craighead 926 Road
2
Turn left onto AR 135
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 135
3
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18
13 mi
·
20 min
·
1st Street
4
Turn slight right
502 ft
·
22 sec
5
Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
7
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 135
Turn left onto AR 135
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
Turn right onto US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Cate Avenue
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
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 | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
3:54 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
30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
19.1 mi in 30m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on 1st Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 AR 135.
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 30m drive. You will face about 4 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 (AR 135): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on 1st Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 135): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 78; AR 18 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (Cate Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesboro, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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