Origin
Oak Grove Heights, AR
Afternoon in Oak Grove Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove Heights, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner 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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on US 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on US 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesboro, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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