Jonesboro to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.1 miles 973.8 km · straight line
726.1 miles estimated 1168.6 km · driving distance
14h 36min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Roanoke?

The distance from Jonesboro to Roanoke is 605.1 miles (973.8 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.1 miles, taking about 14h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Roanoke in 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 36min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 31min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 59min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients