Trip from Little Rock, AR to Jonesboro, AR

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

131 mi

211 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 6m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 12m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 13m

5 PM

2h 23m

8 PM

2h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Little Rock to Jonesboro, you are looking at a 131-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trip within the Southeast region of Arkansas, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance. Because there are no designated stops required, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight stay. It is a practical route for those needing to commute or visit between these two cities efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.5 miles from Little Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features 0% highway travel. You will navigate through city infrastructure, starting near the State Capitol, Capitol Mall, and West 7th Street. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on State Capitol, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a constant need for attention behind the wheel. The road’s personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to manage the pace through urban settings throughout the entire 131-mile duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Capitol is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Little Rock, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Little Rock, AR to Jonesboro, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Capitol	Unavailable	Refreshing
Capitol Mall	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 7th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Chester Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 3rd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broadway Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broadway Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Broadway Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: State Capitol — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

384 ft · 36 sec · the route

Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

361 ft · 17 sec · State Capitol

Continue on State Capitol

0.1 mi · 24 sec · State Capitol

Turn left onto Capitol Mall

115 ft · 7 sec · Capitol Mall

Turn right onto State Capitol

387 ft · 22 sec · State Capitol

Turn left onto West 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street

Turn left onto South Chester Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Chester Street

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Broadway Street

Continue on Broadway Bridge

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge

Continue on North Broadway Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Broadway Street

Continue on West 7th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street

Turn left onto North Locust Street

46 ft · 1 sec · North Locust Street

Take the ramp slight left

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Merge slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

28 mi · 29 min · Saint Louis

Continue straight

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min

Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

0.5 mi · 1 min · AR 226: Jonesboro

Keep slight right

344 ft · 8 sec

Merge slight left

12 mi · 13 min

Continue on Southwest Drive

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize leaving during daylight hours to better navigate the local roads confidently. While the 2-hour and 5-minute duration is relatively short, the lack of highway stretches means you should stay alert for frequent turns rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. Since you won’t have the convenience of interstate service stations, ensure your tank is ready for the $18 fuel cost before departing. Take advantage of the trip's flexibility by planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours near the State Capitol and West 7th Street.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

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 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 65.5 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR

This is one driving day of about 131 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Rock, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.5 mi from Little Rock, AR · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

66 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

Bono, 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 65.5 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.03 one way

$40.05 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$21.97	$43.93
premium	$4.61	$23.78	$47.55
diesel	$5.64	$29.10	$58.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.3	$13.75	$6.29
Efficient EV	32.8	$11.46	$5.24
EV Truck/SUV	52.4	$18.34	$8.38

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Little Rock, AR

Afternoon in Little Rock on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Afternoon in Jonesboro on Sunday

Local time

4:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 5m 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 Little Rock, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Capitol, Capitol Mall, West 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.5 miles from Little Rock, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.03 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.

The drive from Little Rock, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Little Rock, AR to Jonesboro, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Little Rock, AR to Jonesboro, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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