Durham, North Carolina to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

660.3 miles 1062.6 km · straight line
792.3 miles estimated 1275.1 km · driving distance
15h 56min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Jonesboro?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Jonesboro is 660.3 miles (1062.6 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located W of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 792.3 miles, taking about 15h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North 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 Durham, North 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.

How to Get from Durham, North Carolina to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 56min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 7min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 43min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients