Jacksonville, Florida to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

647 miles 1041.3 km · straight line
729.6 miles actual route 1174.2 km · driving distance
14h 21min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Jonesboro?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Jonesboro is 647 miles (1041.3 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located NW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 729.6 miles, taking about 14h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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. 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 21min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 13min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 39min $88–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM