Cities Near Jonesboro
Cities near Jonesboro, Arkansas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Memphis, Bartlett, Southaven. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Jonesboro, Arkansas is Memphis, about 60 mi (97 km) away — roughly 1 hr 48 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bartlett | 64 mi / 103 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Southaven | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jackson | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Conway | 111 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| North Little Rock | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Springfield | 172 mi / 278 km | 4 hr 1 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Clarksville | 192 mi / 310 km | 4 hr 12 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Springdale | 193 mi / 310 km | 4 hr 12 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Rogers | 194 mi / 312 km | 4 hr 13 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Jonesboro
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Memphis, Bartlett, Southaven. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Jonesboro
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Jackson, Conway, North Little Rock, Springfield. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Jonesboro include Memphis, Bartlett, Southaven, Jackson, Conway. The closest is Memphis, about 60 miles (97 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Memphis
- → Best time to visit Bartlett
- → Best time to visit Southaven
- → Best time to visit Jackson
- → Best time to visit Conway
- → Best time to visit North Little Rock
- → Best time to visit Springfield
- → Best time to visit Clarksville
- → Best time to visit Springdale
- → Best time to visit Rogers