How far is Jonesboro, AR from Camden, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Camden, AR is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Camden.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Cate Avenue
140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Street
2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden
23.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest
92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
962 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street
11 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Camden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Camden?
The road trip is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 114.1 miles from Jonesboro and 114 miles from Camden.
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 30.7 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.98 one way or $65.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Camden. Straight-line distance: 197.4 mi (317.68 km).
#1 Jonesboro
The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
| Population | 79,859 |
| Coordinates | 35.8423000, -90.7042800 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camden
County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 10,638 |
| Coordinates | 33.5845600, -92.8343300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camden (-92.83433, 33.58456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $32.98 | $65.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.10 | $74.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.28 | $80.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.16 | $94.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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