Jonesboro to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1560.9 miles 2512.1 km · straight line
1780.2 miles actual route 2864.9 km · driving distance
30h 52min estimated drive time
$171 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 38min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Jonesboro to Long Beach, California is 1560.9 miles (2512.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1780.2 miles, taking about 30h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 38min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Long Beach, California in California.

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. 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. 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 Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 52min $171 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 2min $142–$267* Budget
Train ~40h 8min $214–$623* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 520 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM