El Paso to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

947.6 miles 1525 km · straight line
1081.2 miles actual route 1740 km · driving distance
18h 26min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Jonesboro?

The distance from El Paso to Jonesboro is 947.6 miles (1525 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located ENE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1081.2 miles, taking about 18h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 26min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 7min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~23h 58min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM