Jonesboro to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

472.7 miles 760.8 km · straight line
567.3 miles estimated 913 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Jonesboro to Lincoln, Nebraska is 472.7 miles (760.8 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located NW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.3 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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 Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 51min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients