Flagstaff to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1176.6 miles 1893.5 km · straight line
1411.9 miles estimated 2272.2 km · driving distance
28h 24min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Jonesboro?

The distance from Flagstaff to Jonesboro is 1176.6 miles (1893.5 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located E of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1411.9 miles, taking about 28h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 24min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 5min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~36h 55min $169–$494* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients