How far is Forrest City, AR from Jacksonville, AR?
The driving distance from Forrest City, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 01h 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forrest City and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forrest City and Jacksonville.
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Start on North Division
9 m · 7 sec · North Division
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1449 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
81.5 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Forrest City and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Washington Street
Merge slight left
81.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Forrest City 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 Forrest City to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Forrest City and 37.7 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forrest City and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff
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 De Valls Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forrest City and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.38 km).
#1 Forrest City
City in St.
| Population | 13,820 |
| Coordinates | 35.0081500, -90.7898300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
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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