Cedar Falls to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

471.2 miles 758.3 km · straight line
565.4 miles estimated 910 km · driving distance
11h 23min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Jonesboro?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Jonesboro is 471.2 miles (758.3 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located SSE of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.4 miles, taking about 11h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 23min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 40min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 49min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients