Origin
Pea Ridge, AR
Late night in Pea Ridge on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Trip from Pea Ridge, AR to Jonesboro, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
249.3 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pea Ridge, AR
The Traveling Photo Experiment
Trip Overview
The drive from Pea Ridge, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 249.3 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, West Main Street, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.4 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.65 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
124.7 miles from Pea Ridge, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 249.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 34m highway drive covering 249.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 62 and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 170.4 miles on US 62.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 170.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 72 / East Pickens Road.
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 5h 34m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 72 / East Pickens Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 72 / East Pickens Road
Turn left onto AR 72 / East Pickens Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
|
US 62
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
Navigation decision point
4
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
175.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412 / T & C Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
246.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 170.4 mi | 3h 37m |
| West Main Street | 16 mi | 23m |
| US 65 | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| US 63 | 12 mi | 14m |
| T & C Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| East Van Buren | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| North Main Street | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 72 | 4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 170.4 mi, about 3h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on North Curtis Avenue
44 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Curtis Avenue
2
Turn left onto AR 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pickens Road
3
Continue on AR 72
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 72
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
28 mi
·
44 min
·
US 62
5
Continue on US 62
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
East Van Buren
6
Continue on US 62
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Eureka Avenue
7
Continue on US 62
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on US 62
16 mi
·
23 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
10
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi
·
20 min
·
US 65
11
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 62; US 412
12
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 62; US 412
13
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi
·
56 min
·
US 62; US 412
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412
10 mi
·
11 min
·
T & C Boulevard
15
Turn right onto US 63 BUS
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 63 BUS
16
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
45 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 63; AR 228
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 63; AR 228
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
101 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Washington Avenue
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cate Avenue
23
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
24
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 124.7 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.4 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 55 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 55m 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 31m
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 Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, AR
This is one driving day of about 249.3 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Pea Ridge, 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 US 62 for about 170.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.7 mi from Pea Ridge, AR · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.7 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.4 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
$37.65 one way
$75.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| premium | $4.56 | $44.75 | $89.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.04 | $110.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.7 | 1 | $34.90 | $15.96 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Late night in Jonesboro on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 34m 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 Pea Ridge, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 249.3 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, West Main Street, US 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.7 miles from Pea Ridge, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.65 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 is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 72 / East Pickens Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Pea Ridge, AR to Jonesboro, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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