Baton Rouge to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Jonesboro?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Jonesboro is 373.5 miles (601.1 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located N of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.2 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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.