About Crater of Diamonds State Park
Driving Directions to the Park
From Little Rock - Travel west on I-30 approximately 56 miles and take exit #73 at Arkadelphia, then go west on Ark. 51 for six miles, then follow Ark. 26 for approximately 34 miles to Murfreesboro. From the courthouse square in downtown Murfreesboro (North Washington Avenue), travel two miles southeast on Ark. 301 to the park.
From Louisiana - From the Shreveport/Bossier City area, take Louisiana Highway 3 north to the Arkansas state line. As you enter Arkansas, this highway becomes Ark. 29. Travel Ark. 29 north for 23 miles to Hope. Take U.S. 278 north and go 27 miles to Nashville. From Nashville, take Ark. 27 north and go 13 miles to Murfreesboro. At the courthouse square in downtown Murfreesboro (North Washington Avenue), travel two miles southeast on Ark. 301 to the park.
From Texarkana - Go east on I-30 for 30 miles and take Exit #30 at Hope. Take U.S. 278 north and go 27 miles to Nashville. From Nashville, take Ark. 27 north and go 13 miles to Murfreesboro. From the courthouse square in downtown Murfreesboro (North Washington Avenue), travel two miles southeast on Ark. 301 to the park.
Driving Mileage
Distance from Murfreesboro to:
| City | Distance | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 242 miles | Dallas, TX | 256 miles |
| Little Rock, AR | 120 miles | Fort Worth, TX | 284 miles |
| Conway, AR | 119 miles | Houston, TX | 362 miles |
| Fort Smith, AR | 135 miles | Austin, TX | 409 miles |
| Fayetteville, AR | 198 miles | Wichita Falls, TX | 342 miles |
| Russellville, AR | 110 miles | Oklahoma City, OK | 294 miles |
| Texarkana, AR | 68 miles | Tulsa, OK | 237 miles |
| Hot Springs, AR | 60 miles | Shreveport, LA | 147 miles |
| Hope, AR | 40 miles | Alexandria, LA | 262 miles |
| Arkadelphia, AR | 38 miles | Baton Rouge, LA | 373 miles |
| Nashville, AR | 13 miles | New Orleans, LA | 450 miles |
