How far is Jacksonville, AR from Forrest City, AR?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, AR to Forrest City, AR is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
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 Jacksonville and Forrest City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Forrest City.
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Start on North 1st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Trickey Lane
1136 ft · 28 sec · West Trickey Lane
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Continue on Military Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Military Road
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Continue on State Highway 294
5.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 294
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Continue on State Highway 89
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 89
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Take the ramp left
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City
2036 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
1449 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto North Division
9 m · 1 sec · North Division
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Division
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Forrest City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 89
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 07m
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 Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Forrest City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Forrest City?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 42.1 miles from Jacksonville and 42.3 miles from Forrest City.
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 9 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Forrest City.
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 Jacksonville and Forrest City. Straight-line distance: 75.42 mi (121.38 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 28,361 |
| Coordinates | 34.8662000, -92.1101500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forrest City
City in St.
| Population | 13,820 |
| Coordinates | 35.0081500, -90.7898300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forrest City (-90.78983, 35.00815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
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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