Indianapolis to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.5 miles 591.5 km · straight line
443.7 miles actual route 714.1 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Jonesboro?

The distance from Indianapolis to Jonesboro is 367.5 miles (591.5 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located SW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.7 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $35–$67* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM