How far is El Dorado, AR from Jacksonville, AR?
The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Dorado and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Jacksonville.
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Start on Barton Street
21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street
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Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street
83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street
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Turn left onto South West Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue
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Turn right onto North Calion Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road
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Continue on Calion Highway
10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
8.4 mi · 9 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 El Dorado and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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36.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Dorado to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from El Dorado and 68.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Carthage
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 Carthage.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 118.94 mi (191.41 km).
#1 El Dorado
City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 17,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.2076300, -92.6662700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
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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