Huntington, West Virginia to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.3 miles 785.9 km · straight line
586 miles estimated 943.1 km · driving distance
11h 47min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Huntington, West Virginia from Jonesboro?

The distance from Huntington, West Virginia to Jonesboro is 488.3 miles (785.9 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located WSW of Huntington, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntington, West Virginia 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 Huntington, West Virginia to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 47min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 8min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 12min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntington, West Virginia & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients