Jonesboro to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1201.7 miles 1933.9 km · straight line
1442 miles estimated 2320.7 km · driving distance
29h 1min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Yellowstone?

The distance from Jonesboro to Yellowstone is 1201.7 miles (1933.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1442 miles, taking about 29h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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 Yellowstone. 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 Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 1min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 49min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~37h 43min $173–$505* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 401 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients