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JonesboroJonesboro, Louisiana
Skip unless you have a specific reason to be here: one hour is enough to see the town square, and there are no major attractions.
Jonesboro is a small town in northern Louisiana, the seat of Jackson Parish. It has a historic courthouse square, a few local eateries and a Sleep Inn. Most travellers pass through on US 167 between Ruston and Winnfield. Unless you are visiting family or working in the area, there is no reason to stop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- MLU · SHV
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jonesboro911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jonesboro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyJonesboro is a quiet, low-crime town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMLU Monroe Regional Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive east via US 80 and LA 34.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealDinner at Panda Chinese$10–18
- Budget bedSleep Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedSleep Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedSleep Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MLU Monroe Regional Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive east via US 80 and LA 34.) · SHV Shreveport Regional Airport (About 1 h 30 min drive west via I-20 and US 167.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jonesboro: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. There is no public transport. The town is small enough to walk the square, but everything else requires driving.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
US 167 north, about 20 min
Larger town with Louisiana Tech University, restaurants and a historic downtown.
Monroe
goDoor to door: About 1 h
US 80 east, about 1 h
Regional hub with the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
US 167 south to I-20 west, about 1 h 15 min
Casinos, the Louisiana Boardwalk and the R.W. Norton Art Gallery.
Door to door: About 45 min
US 71 south, about 45 min
Small town; limited things to do.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Winnfield Road
The Sleep Inn and a few chain motels are here, near US 167.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Sleep Inn double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Gas (approx 50 miles driving)1 × US$10 | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$33 |
| Trip total≈ US$182 per person per day, bed included | US$363 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Lunch at Diggidy Dawgs | $8–14 |
| Dinner at Panda Chinese | $10–18 |
| Sleep Inn double room | $90–160 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.00–3.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No Uber or Lyft service confirmed; check before relying on ride-hailing.
- Gas stations are on US 167 but close early in town.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No consulates in Jonesboro. The nearest US passport office is in New Orleans. Most foreign nationals need a visa or ESTA to enter the US.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Monroe Airport → Jonesboro (taxi): about $80–120 (check)
- Shreveport Airport → Jonesboro (taxi): about $100–150 (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jonesboro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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