Abilene to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.8 miles 912.1 km · straight line
680.1 miles estimated 1094.5 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Jonesboro?

The distance from Abilene to Jonesboro is 566.8 miles (912.1 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located ENE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.1 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Jonesboro in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Jonesboro. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Abilene to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients