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Trip from Magnolia, AR to Jonesboro, AR

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

267 mi

430 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 50m ★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 56m

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

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city in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Magnolia, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Magnolia, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 267 miles and takes about 5h 3m 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 371 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 $40.32 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

133.5 miles from Magnolia, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 267 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 25 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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto West Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

Right onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
141.1 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
142.7 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Magnolia, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

Memphis

141.1 mi in | ~2h 48m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

142.7 mi in | ~2h 50m | via I 57; US 167

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 102.7 mi 1h 46m
I 30 96.1 mi 1h 39m
US 371 17.9 mi 26m
Rosston Highway 15.8 mi 23m
US 78 12.1 mi 13m
Southwest Drive 7.4 mi 9m
North Vine Street 7.2 mi 10m
West Main Street 2.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 79B; AR 19

10 ft · 7 sec · Jackson Street
2

Turn left onto East Main Street

326 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
3

Enter roundabout onto West Main Street

415 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
4

Continue on West Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Main Street
5

Turn right onto US 371

7.2 mi · 10 min · North Vine Street
6

Turn right onto US 371

18 mi · 26 min · US 371
7

Turn right onto US 371

16 mi · 23 min · Rosston Highway
8

Continue on US 371

1.2 mi · 1 min · Rosston Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 67; US 371

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West 1st Street South
10

Turn left onto US 371

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
12

Merge onto I 30

91 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 30
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67
14

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167
Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
17

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
19

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec
20

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226
21

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
22

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
23

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue
24

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec
25

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 133.5 miles from Magnolia, AR, or about 2h 39m 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 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.5 miles or 2h 39m 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 9m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Magnolia, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Magnolia, AR

This is one driving day of about 267 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Magnolia, 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 133.5 mi from Magnolia, AR · 2h 39m into the drive

city in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

134 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

Texarkana, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Haskell, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.5 miles from Magnolia, 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 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 92.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.32 one way

$80.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $44.27 $88.53
premium $4.56 $47.92 $95.85
diesel $5.61 $58.95 $117.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.1 0 $28.03 $12.82
Efficient EV 66.8 0 $23.36 $10.68
EV Truck/SUV 106.8 1 $37.38 $17.09

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Magnolia, AR

Evening in Magnolia on Tuesday

Local time

7:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Evening in Jonesboro on Tuesday

Local time

7:18 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

5h 3m 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 Magnolia, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 267 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 30, US 371. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.5 miles from Magnolia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.32 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 267 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Magnolia, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

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