Galveston to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

510.8 miles 822 km · straight line
612.9 miles estimated 986.4 km · driving distance
12h 20min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Galveston from Jonesboro?

The distance from Galveston to Jonesboro is 510.8 miles (822 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located NNE of Galveston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.9 miles, taking about 12h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Galveston 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Galveston 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 Galveston to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 20min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 48min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 2min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Galveston & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Galveston
29.30°N, 94.80°W
America/Chicago
2m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients