Arches to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1055.3 miles 1698.4 km · straight line
1266.4 miles estimated 2038.1 km · driving distance
25h 29min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Arches from Jonesboro?

The distance from Arches to Jonesboro is 1055.3 miles (1698.4 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located E of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1266.4 miles, taking about 25h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arches 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 Arches to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 29min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 35min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~33h 8min $152–$443* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arches & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m 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 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients