Chicago to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

448.6 miles 721.9 km · straight line
511 miles actual route 822.3 km · driving distance
9h 34min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Jonesboro?

The distance from Chicago to Jonesboro is 448.6 miles (721.9 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located SSW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Chicago 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 Chicago and Jonesboro. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chicago to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 34min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 29min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 5min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM