Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re stopping by to snag seats or turning up for showtime, here’s some important info to have on hand…
Directions
How to get to the Arena
Located on Arkansas State University’s campus in Jonesboro, First National Bank Arena is easily reachable from Memphis, Little Rock, and St. Louis via major interstate highways.
From Memphis, Tennessee: 1 hour, 5 min
- Take I-55 North toward Jonesboro/Blytheville (16 miles)
- Exit 23 to merge onto I-555 North toward Marked Tree/Jonesboro
- In 0.4 miles, keep left to stay on I-555 (41 miles)
- Exit 42 onto AR-1/US-49 North
- In 0.2 miles, keep right onto US-49 South toward Paragould
- In 800 feet, turn right on Red Wolf Blvd toward Arkansas State University/NEA Medical (2.6 miles)
- Turn left on Alumni Blvd (800 ft)
- Turn left on Olympic Drive
- Destination on your right
Total: ~61 miles
From Little Rock, Arkansas: 2 hours, 3 min
- Take I-30 North across the Arkansas River (2.0 miles)
- Exit 143B onto US-167 N/US-67 N toward Memphis
- In 1.5 miles, take exit 155 (left exit) onto US-67 N/US-167 N toward Jacksonville/L.R.A.F.B. (55 miles)
- Continue onto US-67 North (48 miles)
- Take the exit onto Highway 226
- In 0.5 miles, turn right onto Highway 226 (12 miles)
- Continue onto Highway 49 South (6.2 miles)
- Turn right to merge onto US-49 North (2.0 miles)
- Exit 42 onto Caraway Rd toward US-49 N/AR-1
- In 0.2 miles, keep left onto Stadium Blvd toward Paragould
- In 0.5 miles, keep right onto AR-1 South toward Paragould
- Turn left onto Red Wolf Blvd toward Arkansas State University/NEA Medical (2.8 miles)
- Turn left onto Alumni Blvd (800 ft)
- Turn left onto Olympic Drive
- Destination on your right
Total: ~138 miles
From St. Louis, Missouri: 3 hours, 39 min
- Take I-55 South toward Farmington (approximately 10 miles)
- Exit 174B onto US-67 S toward Bonne Terre/Farmington
- In 34 miles, keep right onto US Highway 67 (79 miles)
- Keep right to merge onto US-67 S toward Corning, Ark. (30 miles)
- Turn left onto W Elm St (4.0 miles)
- Keep right onto Highway 135 (5.7 miles)
- Keep left onto Highway 135 (19 miles)
- Turn right onto Highway 49 N (20 miles)
- Turn right onto Alumni Blvd (800 ft)
- Turn left onto Olympic Drive (400 ft)
- Destination on your right
Total: ~202 miles
Parking & Accessibility
Parking & Accessibility Information
First National Bank Arena offers convenient cashless parking at $10 for non-athletic events. The facility features comprehensive accessibility with ramp access between the Red and Yellow Entrances, and elevator service at the Green Entrance. Designated parking is strategically located around the building to provide easy access to all meeting rooms and The Department of Athletics. Special needs seating is available for all events, and all restrooms are equipped with accessible stalls and changing tables.
$10
Cashless Parking Fee
1,300
On-Site Parking Spots
2,000
Adjacent Paved Spaces
100%
Accessible Facilities
Preferred Hotels & Dining
Explore Nearby Hotels and Dining Options
Make the most of your visit with our curated selection of nearby dining and accommodations. We’ve handpicked these restaurants and hotels based on their proximity, quality, and positive feedback from previous guests.
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Courtyard by Mariott Jonesboro
Restaurant
- J-Town Grill
- The Social
- Casa Blanca Mexican Grill
- Que 49 Smokehouse
- Pastaria 49
- Lost Pizza
- Rock N Roll Sushi
Clear Bag Policy
Attendees of all events hosted at First National Bank Arena are subject to our clear bag policy. Items that are not permitted cannot be stored by First National Bank Arena staff.
Cashless Venue Policy
All operations within First National Bank Arena will now operate via cashless transactions. This includes, but is not limited to, Tickets, Parking, Concessions, and Merchandise.
