Aurora, Illinois to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.6 miles 689.7 km · straight line
514.2 miles estimated 827.6 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
198° SSW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Jonesboro?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Jonesboro is 428.6 miles (689.7 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located SSW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.2 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Jonesboro in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients