Johnson City to Jonesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467.3 miles 752.1 km · straight line
560.8 miles estimated 902.5 km · driving distance
11h 17min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Johnson City from Jonesboro?

The distance from Johnson City to Jonesboro is 467.3 miles (752.1 km) as the crow flies. Jonesboro is located W of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 560.8 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Johnson City in Tennessee 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 Johnson 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.

How to Get from Johnson City to Jonesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 17min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 32min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 43min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Johnson City & Jonesboro

Quick Facts

Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients