How far is Concord, AR from McJester, AR?

The driving distance from Concord, AR to McJester, AR is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
27.58 mi
00h 58m
Flight
13.21 mi
21.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.21 mi
Kilometers
21.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.39 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McJester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive McJester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Heber Springs
AR

City in Arkansas

From Concord
13.8 mi
00h 29m
To McJester
13.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°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 Concord and McJester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and McJester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Heber Springs Road North

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Heber Springs Road North

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Center Ridge Road

    1673 ft · 47 sec · Center Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dry Mountain Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Dry Mountain Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilburn Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Wilburn Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto McJester Road

    3.4 mi · 13 min · McJester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    85 m · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and McJester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heber Springs Road North
11.2 mi · 41%
Dry Mountain Road
7.27 mi · 26%
Wilburn Road
5.31 mi · 19%
McJester Road
3.45 mi · 12%
Center Ridge Road
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Heber Springs Road North

Turn left onto Heber Springs Road North

11.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heber Springs
00h 29m from Concord
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near McJester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to McJester?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Heber Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Concord and 13.8 miles from McJester.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near McJester.

Stop Ideas Near Heber Springs

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

86 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

116 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and McJester. Straight-line distance: 13.21 mi (21.26 km).

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#1 Concord

Town in Arkansas, United States

Population234
Coordinates35.6636900, -91.8476400
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
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#2 McJester

Township in Cleburne County, Arkansas

Population0
Coordinates35.4739700, -91.8184800
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-91.84764, 35.66369)
End: McJester (-91.81848, 35.47397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $4.63 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $5.42 $5.25 $10.51

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 Concord and McJester. The current time is 05:56:33.

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.