Origin
Lincoln, AR
Morning in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
293.5 mi
472 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 293.5 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 64, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.33 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
146.7 miles from Lincoln, 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 23m. Total distance: 293.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 23m highway drive covering 293.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.8 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Park Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 293.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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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West Park Street
Turn left onto West Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
AR 265 / South State Highway 265
At end of road, turn left onto AR 265 / South State Highway 265
Navigation decision point
6
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
5
164.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Lincoln, AR to Jonesboro, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
49.5 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 113.8 mi | 1h 53m |
| US 64 | 74.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| I 49 | 32.7 mi | 32m |
| Vilonia Bypass | 25.9 mi | 32m |
| US 78 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Hogeye Road | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| East Pridemore Drive | 6.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.8 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on Boyer Avenue
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
Boyer Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Park Street
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Park Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
476 ft
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 62
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Pridemore Drive
5
Turn right onto Hogeye Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Hogeye Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto AR 265
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South State Highway 265
7
Turn straight onto AR 156
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hogeye Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto AR 170
457 ft
·
9 sec
·
Phillips Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
10
Merge onto I 49
33 mi
·
32 min
·
I 49
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
12
Merge onto I 40; US 71
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 40; US 71
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 64
14
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft
·
8 sec
15
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oak Street
16
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
17
Continue on US 64
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto US 64
75 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 64
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
20
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft
·
8 sec
21
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 78; AR 226
22
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Drive
23
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
24
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
25
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
26
Arrive at destination
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 146.7 miles from Lincoln, AR, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 65 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.7 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 Jonesboro, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, AR
This is one driving day of about 293.5 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Lincoln, 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 40 for about 113.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.7 mi from Lincoln, AR · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.7 miles from Lincoln, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.8 miles.
Arriving in Jonesboro, AR
The final approach into Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, 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
$44.33 one way
$88.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $48.66 | $97.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $52.68 | $105.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.80 | $129.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.1 | 1 | $30.82 | $14.09 |
| Efficient EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.68 | $11.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.4 | 1 | $41.09 | $18.78 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 23m 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 Lincoln, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 293.5 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 64, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.7 miles from Lincoln, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.33 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 293.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (AR 265 / South State Highway 265): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Lincoln, AR to Jonesboro, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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