Jonesboro to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

309.4 miles 498 km · straight line
381.5 miles actual route 613.9 km · driving distance
7h 51min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Kansas City?

The distance from Jonesboro to Kansas City is 309.4 miles (498 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.5 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Kansas City in Missouri.

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 Jonesboro and Kansas City. 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 Jonesboro to Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 51min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 25min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM