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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.14 mi
04h 17m
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
228.14 mi
Kilometers
367.15 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Apr 10, 5:42 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 9:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Camden
Fri, Apr 10, 5:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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 Jonesboro
114.1 mi
02h 08m
To Camden
114 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    140 m · 25 sec · Cate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Street

    2991 ft · 1 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · West Oak Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest

    92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    962 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Drive
124 mi · 54%
US 167 South
56 mi · 25%
US 79
23.3 mi · 10%
I 30 West
14.9 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.86 mi
Union Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
197.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
02h 08m from Jonesboro
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Jonesboro and Camden. Straight-line distance: 197.4 mi (317.68 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Camden

#2 Camden

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

Population10,638
Coordinates33.5845600, -92.8343300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-90.70428, 35.8423)
End: Camden (-92.83433, 33.58456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.96 L · about $32.98
Round trip
$65.97
17.42 gal · 65.92 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Camden. The current time is 13:24:57.

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.