Jonesboro to Lakeland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

743.7 miles 1196.9 km · straight line
892.5 miles estimated 1436.3 km · driving distance
17h 57min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Lakeland?

The distance from Jonesboro to Lakeland is 743.7 miles (1196.9 km) as the crow flies. Lakeland is located SE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 892.5 miles, taking about 17h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Lakeland in Florida.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jonesboro and Lakeland. 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 Lakeland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 57min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 32min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 20min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Lakeland

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients