Colorado Springs to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

801.6 miles 1290.1 km · straight line
962.8 miles actual route 1549.4 km · driving distance
17h 58min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Jonesboro?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Jonesboro is 801.6 miles (1290.1 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 962.8 miles, taking about 17h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 58min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 34min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~23h 21min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM