How far is Ashdown, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Ashdown, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 281.5 miles (453 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.51 mi
04h 26m
Flight
245.49 mi
395.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.49 mi
Kilometers
395.08 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.51 mi
Kilometers
453.05 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 2:24 PM CDT
Return by in Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 6:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashdown
2026-04-10T09:58
Arrive Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 2:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashdown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cammack Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Ashdown
122.7 mi
02h 13m
To Jonesboro
158.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashdown and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-turn directions are not available for this route yet, but the driving route map is still shown above.

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
245.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cammack Village
02h 13m from Ashdown
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashdown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashdown to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cammack Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Ashdown and 158.8 miles from Jonesboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashdown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Cammack Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cammack Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cammack Village.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

7 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

62 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

98 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 245.49 mi (395.08 km).

Ashdown

#1 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-94.131419, 33.674406)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.6 L · about $37.60
Round trip
$75.21
19.86 gal · 75.2 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.60 $75.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.29 $84.58
Premium $4.63 $45.93 $91.85
Diesel $5.42 $53.77 $107.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashdown and Jonesboro. The current time is 09:58:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.