Bloomington, Illinois to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

333.9 miles 537.4 km · straight line
400.7 miles estimated 644.9 km · driving distance
8h 4min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Jonesboro?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Jonesboro is 333.9 miles (537.4 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located SSW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.7 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, Illinois to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 4min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 41min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 40min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients