Grand Canyon to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1194.8 miles 1922.8 km · straight line
1433.8 miles estimated 2307.4 km · driving distance
28h 51min estimated drive time
$138 - $170 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Jonesboro?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Jonesboro is 1194.8 miles (1922.8 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located E of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1433.8 miles, taking about 28h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 51min $138 - $170 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 37min $115–$215* Budget
Train ~37h 30min $172–$502* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 398 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients