How far is Blytheville, AR from Jacksonville, AR?

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
177.44 mi
02h 46m
Flight
143.54 mi
231.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.54 mi
Kilometers
231.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.44 mi
Kilometers
285.56 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
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
Madison
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Blytheville
92.2 mi
01h 23m
To Jacksonville
85.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barker Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    848 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on AR 440 East: Jacksonville, Saint Louis

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Belt Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Belt Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 57, US 67, US 167: Sherwood, North Little Rock, Jacksonville

    1713 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville

    2567 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Redmond Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South James Street

    2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South 1st Street

    2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
118 mi · 67%
Barker Road
55.8 mi · 31%
North Belt Freeway
3.61 mi · 2%
South Division Street
2.73 mi · 2%
I 57 North
1.76 mi · 1%
South Redmond Road
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 23m from Blytheville
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blytheville and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Blytheville and 85.2 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blytheville and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

62 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 143.54 mi (231.01 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-89.918827, 35.9273)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.7 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.41
12.52 gal · 47.4 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.71 $47.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.66 $53.32
Premium $4.63 $28.95 $57.91
Diesel $5.42 $33.90 $67.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blytheville and Jacksonville. The current time is 01:00:09.

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.