How far is Camden, AR from Russellville, AR?

The driving distance from Camden, AR to Russellville, AR is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.33 mi
02h 52m
Flight
118.27 mi
190.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.27 mi
Kilometers
190.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.33 mi
Kilometers
282.16 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Thu, May 7, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, May 7, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-05-07T08:23
Arrive Russellville
Thu, May 7, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Wrightsville
AR

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

From Camden
86.5 mi
01h 26m
To Russellville
88.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
69.1 mi · 39%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 10%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 8%
Van Buren Street Northwest
3.85 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 1%
AR 331
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrightsville
01h 26m from Camden
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Russellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Russellville?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wrightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Camden and 88.9 miles from Russellville.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Russellville.

Stop Ideas Near Wrightsville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

61 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 118.27 mi (190.34 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-92.834296, 33.584568)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $23.44
Round trip
$46.88
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.44 $46.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.36 $52.73
Premium $4.63 $28.63 $57.26
Diesel $5.42 $33.52 $67.04

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Russellville. The current time is 08:23:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.