Gardner, Kansas to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.6 miles 498.3 km · straight line
387.1 miles estimated 622.9 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Gardner, Kansas from Jonesboro?

The distance from Gardner, Kansas to Jonesboro is 309.6 miles (498.3 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located SE of Gardner, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.1 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Gardner, Kansas in Kansas 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 Gardner, Kansas 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 Gardner, Kansas to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gardner, Kansas & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Gardner, Kansas
38.81°N, 94.93°W
America/Chicago
323m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients