Jonesboro to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

728.3 miles 1172.1 km · straight line
874 miles estimated 1406.5 km · driving distance
17h 35min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Tampa?

The distance from Jonesboro to Tampa is 728.3 miles (1172.1 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 874 miles, taking about 17h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Tampa in Florida.

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. 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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 35min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 6min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 52min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Tampa

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients