Jonesboro to Mankato: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.6 miles 966.5 km · straight line
720.7 miles estimated 1159.8 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Mankato?

The distance from Jonesboro to Mankato is 600.6 miles (966.5 km) as the crow flies. Mankato is located NNW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.7 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Mankato in Minnesota.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Mankato

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients