Jonesboro to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jonesboro from Wilmington, North Carolina?

The distance from Jonesboro to Wilmington, North Carolina is 729.9 miles (1174.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 875.9 miles, taking about 17h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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.