Jonesboro to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.6 miles 511.2 km · straight line
381.1 miles estimated 613.4 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
342° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Kirksville?

The distance from Jonesboro to Kirksville is 317.6 miles (511.2 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located NNW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.1 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Kirksville 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 Kirksville. 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 Jonesboro to Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients