Columbia, South Carolina to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Jonesboro?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Jonesboro is 562.1 miles (904.6 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located WNW of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.5 miles, taking about 13h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Columbia, South Carolina 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.