Origin
Oak Grove Heights, AR
Morning in Oak Grove Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove Heights, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Grove Heights, AR
Eddie O.
Trip Overview
Oak Grove Heights, AR to Jonesboro, AR is 25.7 miles and takes about 40m via US 49, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within Arkansas, moving you from one Southeast region to another. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on a major highway, making it a simple hop for most travelers. Given the short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within this part of the state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a solid stretch of 19.3 miles primarily on US 49, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions to AR 135 and then East Johnson Avenue as you approach Jonesboro, providing a slight change in the road's character. Expect mostly smooth sailing on well-maintained highways, with minimal traffic interruptions for most of the trip. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather a practical path designed for efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 49 and AR 135. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 49; AR 1.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 49; AR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 49; AR 1
Turn slight right onto US 49; AR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
22.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue
Turn slight right onto AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
25.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Burke Avenue
Turn left onto Burke Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 49 | 19.3 mi | 29m |
| AR 135 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East Johnson Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Burke Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 49
— 19.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove Heights, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on AR 135
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
AR 135
2
Turn slight right
249 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn slight right onto US 49; AR 1
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 49; AR 1
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 49; AR 1
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto AR 91
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Johnson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on Union Street
507 ft
·
16 sec
·
Union Street
9
Turn left onto Burke Avenue
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Burke Avenue
10
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Jonesboro, AR
Morning in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
9:49 AM
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
40m 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 Oak Grove Heights, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 25.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 49, AR 135, East Johnson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Oak Grove Heights, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.88 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.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 49; AR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (AR 91 / East Johnson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oak Grove Heights, AR to Jonesboro, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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