Origin
Yellville, AR
Morning in Yellville on Saturday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yellville, 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
2h 46m
Distance
147.4 mi
237 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yellville, AR
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Trip Overview
This 147.4-mile journey from Yellville, AR, to Jonesboro, AR, is best suited as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, making it a turn-heavy experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $23, this drive offers an economical way to travel between these two Southeast Arkansas communities. Given its relatively short duration and local road focus, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart when you're ready and make spontaneous stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.7 miles from Yellville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 147.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 147.4-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you'll be engaging with local streets like T & C Boulevard, West Washington Avenue, and South Main Street for much of the journey. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, suggesting a continuous series of turns and changes in direction. The driving experience will be characterized by frequent adjustments rather than long, straight highway cruising, so be prepared for constant engagement with the road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
T & C Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yellville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yellville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| T & C Boulevard | — | — |
| West Washington Avenue | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Cate Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
T & C Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yellville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
1
Start on the route
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
the route
2
Continue straight
16 mi
·
18 min
3
Take the exit slight right
50 mi
·
56 min
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard
10 mi
·
11 min
·
T & C Boulevard
5
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
5 min
6
Continue straight
45 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
7
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Keep slight left
102 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Washington Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
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 your destination
Trip Plan
This 2-hour and 46-minute drive is comfortably manageable in a single day, so you can leave Yellville at your leisure. With a total distance of 147.4 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an efficient trip to plan. Since it's a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your navigation and be ready for frequent changes in direction. You'll encounter one stop along the way, so consider that for a brief break, but otherwise, the flexibility of this shorter route allows for an easy pace.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from Yellville, AR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Yellville, 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 Yellville, AR
This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Yellville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Yellville, AR · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Yellville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.26 one way
$44.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.44 | $48.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.46 | $52.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
6:27 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 46m 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 Yellville, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are T & C Boulevard, West Washington Avenue, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 miles from Yellville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.26 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Yellville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yellville, AR to Jonesboro, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yellville, 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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