How far is Batesville, AR from Jacksonville, AR?

The driving distance from Batesville, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.5 mi
01h 18m
Flight
67.8 mi
109.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.8 mi
Kilometers
109.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.5 mi
Kilometers
127.95 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 29, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Batesville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesville
2026-04-29T05:28
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 29, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Batesville
39.7 mi
00h 39m
To Jacksonville
39.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Batesville and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batesville and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saint Louis Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    43.8 mi · 44 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Air Force Base

    2061 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Harden Drive

    1456 ft · 37 sec · John Harden Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North First Street

    659 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesville and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Batesville Boulevard
76.6 mi · 96%
North 1st Street
1.43 mi · 2%
South Saint Louis Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Air Force Base
0.39 mi
John Harden Drive
0.28 mi
North First Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Batesville Boulevard

Take the exit right

43.8 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
00h 39m from Batesville
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Batesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Batesville to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Batesville and 39.8 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Batesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 67.8 mi (109.12 km).

Batesville

#1 Batesville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population10,830
Coordinates35.7698000, -91.6409700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: US 167 (-91.640952, 35.7698)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.64
Round trip
$21.28
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.64 $21.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.97 $23.94
Premium $4.63 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.42 $15.22 $30.43

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Batesville and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:28:13.

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.