How far is Jonesboro, AR from Lamar, AR?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, AR to Lamar, AR is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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 03h 34m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Lamar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Lamar.
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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
74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
32.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit straight
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Lamar
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
26 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Seminary Street
99 m · 16 sec · South Seminary Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
10 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro and Lamar.
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
74.5 mi · 01h 17m
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 leaving Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lamar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Lamar?
The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 97.1 miles from Jonesboro and 97.2 miles from Lamar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lamar.
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.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 153.22 mi (246.58 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 Lamar
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,729 |
| Coordinates | 35.4406400, -93.3879600 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamar (-93.38796, 35.44064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.22 | $58.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.15 | $74.29 |
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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