Trip from Tuckerman, AR to Jonesboro, AR

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 78, Southwest Drive, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Tuckerman, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Tuckerman, AR to Jonesboro, AR?

The route from Tuckerman, AR to Jonesboro, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

33.7 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 48m

5 PM

0h 52m

8 PM

0h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tuckerman, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 33.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 78, Southwest Drive, I 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on US 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 44m highway drive covering 33.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 78 and Southwest Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 78.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Southwest Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Front Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (AR 37 / State Highway 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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 | Front Street

Turn left onto Front Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | AR 37 / State Highway 37

Keep slight left at fork onto AR 37 / State Highway 37

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

12.1 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward AR 226: Jonesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro

4

12.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

33.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 78	12.1 mi	13m
Southwest Drive	7.4 mi	9m
I 57	5.8 mi	6m
State Highway 37	5.5 mi	9m
South Main Street	1.4 mi	2m
East Walnut Street	0.5 mi	<1m
Front Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Cate Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 78 — 12.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

62 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street

2

Turn left onto Front Street

368 ft · 18 sec · Front Street

3

Turn right onto AR 37

0.5 mi · 50 sec · East Walnut Street

4

Keep slight left at fork onto AR 37

5.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 37

5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

6

Merge onto I 57

5.8 mi · 6 min · I 57

7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward AR 226: Jonesboro

8

Keep slight right at fork

346 ft · 8 sec

9

Merge onto US 78; AR 226

12 mi · 13 min · US 78; AR 226

10

Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78

7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

11

Continue on South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

12

Turn right onto Cate Avenue

207 ft · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

13

Turn left

75 ft · 5 sec

14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.09 one way

$10.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$5.59	$11.17
premium	$4.56	$6.05	$12.10
diesel	$5.61	$7.44	$14.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.1	$3.54	$1.62
Efficient EV	8.4	$2.95	$1.35
EV Truck/SUV	13.5	$4.72	$2.16

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tuckerman, AR

Evening in Tuckerman on Thursday

Local time

5:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jonesboro, AR

Evening in Jonesboro on Thursday

Local time

5:23 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

44m 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 Tuckerman, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 33.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.