Jonesboro to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296.4 miles 477 km · straight line
370.5 miles estimated 596.3 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Tulsa?

The distance from Jonesboro to Tulsa is 296.4 miles (477 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.5 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jonesboro and Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients