Jonesboro to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1185 miles 1907.1 km · straight line
1398.4 miles actual route 2250.5 km · driving distance
23h 54min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Tucson?

The distance from Jonesboro to Tucson is 1185 miles (1907.1 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1398.4 miles, taking about 23h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 54min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 41min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~31h 4min $168–$489* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Tucson

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 395 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM