Jonesboro to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.5 miles 602.7 km · straight line
449.4 miles estimated 723.2 km · driving distance
9h 2min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Jonesboro to Lexington, Kentucky is 374.5 miles (602.7 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located ENE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449.4 miles, taking about 9h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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 Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 2min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 50min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 35min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients