Jonesboro to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jonesboro from New River Gorge?
The distance from Jonesboro to New River Gorge is 552.8 miles (889.6 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 663.3 miles, taking about 13h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and New River Gorge in West Virginia.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Jonesboro and New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45 times to circle the Earth's equator