Jonesboro to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467.8 miles 752.8 km · straight line
561.3 miles estimated 903.4 km · driving distance
11h 18min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
350° N bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from Jonesboro to Waterloo, Iowa is 467.8 miles (752.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located N of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 561.3 miles, taking about 11h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jonesboro and Waterloo, Iowa. 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 Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 18min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 34min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 44min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Waterloo, Iowa
42.49°N, 92.34°W
America/Chicago
261m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients