Iowa City to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Jonesboro?

The distance from Iowa City to Jonesboro is 404.5 miles (651 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located S of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 485.4 miles, taking about 9h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Iowa City 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.