Des Moines to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Des Moines from Jonesboro?

The distance from Des Moines to Jonesboro is 426.9 miles (687.1 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located SSE of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 512.3 miles, taking about 10h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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.