Jonesboro to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

808.5 miles 1301.2 km · straight line
970.2 miles estimated 1561.4 km · driving distance
19h 31min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Parker?

The distance from Jonesboro to Parker is 808.5 miles (1301.2 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located WNW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 970.2 miles, taking about 19h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Parker in Colorado.

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 Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 31min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 25min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 22min $116–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Parker

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients