Origin
Newport, AR
Afternoon in Newport on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Drive Time
4h 52m
Distance
242.5 mi
390 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 39m
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6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, AR
Eren Li
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Newport to Jonesboro, be prepared for a journey that covers 245.4 miles. While the direct distance between these Arkansas towns is much shorter, this specific route takes a winding path that lasts approximately 4 hours and 1 minute. You should plan on setting aside one full day for this trip, as the navigation is quite involved. Expect to spend about $38 on fuel for the excursion. Because this route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you won't experience major climate shifts, but the local nature of the roads makes it a significant commitment for a single day.
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
121.3 miles from Newport, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget about smooth, high-speed interstate cruising on this trip, as the route consists entirely of local roads like Ouachita Road 68, Ouachita Road 67, and Fairview Road Southeast. With a highway share of 0%, you are in for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The road's personality is technical and rhythmic rather than fast-paced, requiring you to navigate frequent turns throughout the 245.4-mile trek. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you will find yourself constantly adjusting to the local layout of the roads as you make your way toward Jonesboro.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
325 ft
99 ft
Total Climb
338 ft
Total Descent
112 ft
Highest Point
325 ft
~242.5 mi in
Elevation Range
226 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 167. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Ouachita Road 68.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 242.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 1 miles (Ouachita Road 68): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 102 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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Ouachita Road 68
Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68
Navigation decision point
5
15.8 mi into trip
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~38m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
102 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...
7
116.7 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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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
118.3 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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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 Along This Route
Between Newport, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
116.7 mi in
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~2h 37m
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via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
118.3 mi in
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~2h 39m
|
via I 57; US 167
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 102.7 mi | 1h 46m |
| US 167 | 50.9 mi | 1h |
| Washington Street | 30.5 mi | 35m |
| Sheridan Bypass | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| US 78 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Ouachita Road 67 | 10.5 mi | 25m |
| Southwest Drive | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on Ouachita Road 509
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Ouachita Road 509
2
Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Ouachita Road 68
3
Turn straight onto Ouachita Road 67
11 mi
·
25 min
·
Ouachita Road 67
4
Continue on Fairview Road Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road Southeast
5
Turn right onto AR 7
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
6
Continue on AR 7
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Adams Avenue
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Continue on US 79; US 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
9
Continue on US 79; US 278
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Washington Street
10
Turn left onto US 167
36 mi
·
44 min
·
US 167
11
Continue on US 167
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Sheridan Bypass
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 167
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
13
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
14
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.
15
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
74 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 57; US 64; US 167
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
17
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft
·
8 sec
18
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 78; AR 226
19
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest Drive
20
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
21
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
22
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 4-hour drive, starting your journey early in the day is the best way to ensure you arrive in Jonesboro before fatigue sets in. You have one scheduled stop built into the itinerary, so use that time to stretch and reorient yourself on the local roads. Since you aren't dealing with interstate speeds, your fuel consumption may vary, so keep that $38 budget in mind when planning your refueling stops. My top tip for this specific route is to double-check your GPS frequently; because you are traveling exclusively on local roads like Fairview Road Southeast rather than major highways, navigation can be tricky if you miss a turn.
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 121.3 miles from Newport, AR, or about 2h 42m 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.3 miles or 2h 42m 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 3m
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 Newport, 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 Newport, AR
This is one driving day of about 242.5 miles and 4h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport, 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 121.3 mi from Newport, AR · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.3 miles from Newport, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.07 one way
$74.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| premium | $4.61 | $44.01 | $88.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.88 | $107.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.46 | $11.64 |
| Efficient EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97 | 1 | $33.95 | $15.52 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
121 mi in
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
4h 52m 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 Newport, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 242.5 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 167, Washington Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.3 miles from Newport, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.07 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 242.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 1 miles (Ouachita Road 68): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 102 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newport, AR and Jonesboro, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
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