How far is Jonesboro, AR from Lake Hamilton, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Lake Hamilton, AR is about 188 miles (302.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Lake Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Lake Hamilton.
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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 right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
18.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
800 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
102 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
895 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Central Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Lake Hamilton.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Sunny near Lake Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Lake Hamilton?
The road trip is about 188 miles (302.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Beebe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Jonesboro and 94 miles from Lake Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Sunny near Lake Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Beebe
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 Beebe.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Lake Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 166.87 mi (268.55 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 Lake Hamilton
Town in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,135 |
| Coordinates | 34.4245300, -93.0951800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Hamilton (-93.09518, 34.42453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.24 | $56.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.66 | $61.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
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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