Jonesboro to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jonesboro from Memphis?

The distance from Jonesboro to Memphis is 60.4 miles (97.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.5 miles, taking about 1h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Memphis in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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