Travel Logistics
Let’s Get you to the start line
Airplane Travel
Jonesboro does not have a commercial airport, so if you’re planning to arrive by plane, you’ll want to search for flights into the following cities, then drive into Jonesboro:
Memphis International Airport - (MEM): 1 hour to drive to Jonesboro
LITTLE ROCK IN'T’L (LIT): 2 hr drive to Jonesboro
We recommend arriving early Monday, October 5, 2026 to allow you time to drive to Jonesboro in time for packet pickup that afternoon. If you plan to utilize our return shuttle to Jonesboro at the finish line, it’s best to consider booking your return flight for Monday, October 12. This will allow you proper time on Sunday for the return trip, then make your drive back to the airport where you flew in.
Once you arrive, we will have a free parking place for you to leave a vehicle during the week of the event. If you plan to return to Jonesboro after the finish, please choose our complimentary add-on (available on our BikeReg page). We will store your bike bag. If you do not plan to return to Jonesboro after the event, we will transport your bike bag in our luggage trucks so you have it in Arkansas City at the finale.
Finish, Celebration & Return Logistics
The Arkansas Graveler culminates in Arkansas City, where the historic downtown district will host the official finish and finale celebration. All participants are invited to gather, celebrate, and wind down after the ride.
Overnight Camping & Breakfast
Overnight camping will be available at the Desha County Courthouse on Saturday, October 10, following the completion of the ride.
A complimentary breakfast will be served Sunday morning, October 11 at 8:00 AM.
Return Transportation
The Arkansas Graveler will provide complimentary charter bus transportation back to Jonesboro and Stuttgart on the morning of Sunday, October 11. A large truck will also be available to transport bikes back to Jonesboro and Stuttgart.
Participants are welcome to make alternate return or departure arrangements based on their own needs.
Vehicle Parking
Free vehicle parking will be available for the duration of the event at either end of the route, including Stuttgart for Half-Graveler participants. Riders who plan to return to Jonesboro or Stuttgart after finishing should select the complimentary return transportation add-on during registration on our BikeReg page.
Luggage & Drop-Off Notes
If you plan to be dropped off in Jonesboro and do not require shuttle transportation back to the start, please ensure that everything you will need for the week is loaded onto the luggage trucks before the event begins.
Packet Pickup
We strongly recommend arriving in time for packet pickup between 2:00–6:00 PM.
Important Note
We will not be able to transport second bikes.
Travel Departure from the Graveler:
While we will have ample space to take all participants back to the start in Jonesboro via charter bus, should you not need bus accommodations and want to leave Arkansas City on your own timeline, here are some additional resources:
once finished, Let’s Get you Back to the start
Memphis International Airport: 3 hours