Jonesboro to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

377.9 miles 608.1 km · straight line
453.4 miles estimated 729.7 km · driving distance
9h 7min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from West Lafayette?

The distance from Jonesboro to West Lafayette is 377.9 miles (608.1 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NNE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.4 miles, taking about 9h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and West Lafayette in Indiana.

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 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 West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 7min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 56min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 40min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
West Lafayette
40.43°N, 86.91°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients