How far is Jacksonville, AR from Malvern, AR?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, AR to Malvern, AR is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 01h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Malvern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Malvern.
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Start on North 1st Street
57 m · 8 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Hickory Street
101 m · 20 sec · West Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
110 m · 20 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270B East: Malvern
1802 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Page Avenue
88 m · 7 sec · West Page Avenue
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Malvern.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Texarkana
Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Malvern?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Jacksonville and 29.7 miles from Malvern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Malvern.
Stop Ideas Near Alexander
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 Alexander.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 53 mi (85.3 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 28,361 |
| Coordinates | 34.8662000, -92.1101500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malvern
City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas
| Population | 10,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.3623100, -92.8129500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
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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