Jonesboro to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.4 miles 608.9 km · straight line
454 miles estimated 730.7 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Jonesboro to Lafayette, Indiana is 378.4 miles (608.9 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NNE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jonesboro and Lafayette, Indiana. 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 Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients