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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
14 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto Barker Road
885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road
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Take the ramp straight
848 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
55.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AR 440 East: Jacksonville, Saint Louis
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Belt Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Belt Freeway
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Continue on I 57, US 67, US 167: Sherwood, North Little Rock, Jacksonville
1713 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville
2567 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto South Redmond Road
3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road
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Turn left onto South James Street
2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street
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Turn right onto Stone Street
552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street
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Turn slight left onto South 1st Street
2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 143.54 mi (231.01 km).
#1 Blytheville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,216 |
| Coordinates | 35.9273000, -89.9189800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 28,361 |
| Coordinates | 34.8662000, -92.1101500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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