How far is Lake Hamilton, AR from Jonesboro, AR?

The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, AR to Jonesboro, AR is about 189 miles (304.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.93 mi
03h 03m
Flight
166.87 mi
268.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.87 mi
Kilometers
268.55 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.93 mi
Kilometers
304.06 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Mon, Jun 1, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Hamilton
Mon, Jun 1, 12:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hamilton
2026-06-01T05:56
Arrive Jonesboro
Mon, Jun 1, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hamilton
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
Beebe
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Lake Hamilton
93.6 mi
01h 31m
To Jonesboro
95.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Hamilton and Jonesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Jonesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pakis Street

    676 ft · 13 sec · Pakis Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    641 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cate Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Cate Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hamilton and Jonesboro.

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 54%
East Grand Avenue
50 mi · 26%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 7%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 4%
Central Avenue
4.25 mi · 2%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beebe
01h 31m from Lake Hamilton
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Hamilton to Jonesboro?

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 93.6 miles from Lake Hamilton and 95.4 miles from Jonesboro.

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 22.2 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Beebe

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

116 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 166.87 mi (268.55 km).

Lake Hamilton

#1 Lake Hamilton

Town in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population2,135
Coordinates34.4245300, -93.0951800
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Jonesboro

#2 Jonesboro

The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas.

Population79,859
Coordinates35.8423000, -90.7042800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-93.095219, 34.424578)
End: Cate Avenue (-90.704283, 35.842092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.24 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.52
13.34 gal · 50.48 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.26 $50.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.63 $30.85 $61.70
Diesel $5.42 $36.12 $72.24

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Hamilton and Jonesboro. The current time is 05:56:25.

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.