How far is Camden, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Camden, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
229.46 mi
03h 44m
Flight
197.4 mi
317.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.4 mi
Kilometers
317.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.46 mi
Kilometers
369.28 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Fri, May 1, 8:53 AM CDT
Return by in Camden
Fri, May 1, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-05-01T05:08
Arrive Jonesboro
Fri, May 1, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
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
Jacksonville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Camden
113.3 mi
01h 52m
To Jonesboro
116.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    11 m · 9 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Washington Street

    962 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest

    92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Van Buren Street Northwest

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Buren Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1963 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Jonesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 45%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 8%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 6%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 6%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 3%
Van Buren Street Northwest
3.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
197.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
01h 52m from Camden
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Camden and Mostly Cloudy 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 Camden to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Camden and 116.1 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Camden and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

21 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

85 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 197.4 mi (317.68 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

Population10,638
Coordinates33.5845600, -92.8343300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-92.834296, 33.584568)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $30.67
Round trip
$61.35
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.67 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.50 $69.00
Premium $4.63 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.42 $43.86 $87.72

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Jonesboro. The current time is 05:08:12.

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