Columbus, Ohio to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.1 miles 816.1 km · straight line
596.6 miles actual route 960.2 km · driving distance
11h 24min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Jonesboro?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Jonesboro is 507.1 miles (816.1 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.6 miles, taking about 11h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 24min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 41min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~14h 49min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM