Houston to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

499.8 miles 804.4 km · straight line
561.3 miles actual route 903.4 km · driving distance
10h 14min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Jonesboro?

The distance from Houston to Jonesboro is 499.8 miles (804.4 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 561.3 miles, taking about 10h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston and Jonesboro. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 14min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 17min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~13h 18min $67–$196* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM