Hestra is a locality in Gislaved Municipality, in Jönköping County, Sweden. Hestra lies at 185 m above sea level. It has 1,343 inhabitants (2023). The nearest city is Värnamo, 40 km to the southeast. Among the landmarks around are Mossebo Church (8.0 km), Båraryd Church (12.0 km) and Tranemo Church (15.3 km).