Jonesboro to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

703.6 miles 1132.3 km · straight line
844.3 miles estimated 1358.8 km · driving distance
16h 59min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Jonesboro to Midland, Texas is 703.6 miles (1132.3 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located WSW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 844.3 miles, taking about 16h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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 Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 59min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 23min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 5min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients