Hays to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hays from Jonesboro?

The distance from Hays to Jonesboro is 517.7 miles (833.1 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located ESE of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.2 miles, taking about 12h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas 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 Hays 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.