Blacksburg to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578.9 miles 931.7 km · straight line
694.7 miles estimated 1118 km · driving distance
13h 59min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Blacksburg from Jonesboro?

The distance from Blacksburg to Jonesboro is 578.9 miles (931.7 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located W of Blacksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.7 miles, taking about 13h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Blacksburg in Virginia 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. 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 Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 59min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 47min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 11min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacksburg & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Blacksburg
37.23°N, 80.41°W
America/New_York
633m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients