How far is Jacksonville, AR from Marion, AR?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, AR to Marion, AR is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 02h 16m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Marion.
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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
103.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Marion, Sunset, Wynne
103 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I-55 Service Road
1217 ft · 21 sec · I-55 Service Road
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Turn right onto East Military Road
3178 ft · 1 min · East Military Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Military Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Marion.
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
103 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Marion?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Wheatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Jacksonville and 61.2 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatley
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 Wheatley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Marion. Straight-line distance: 110.9 mi (178.47 km).
#1 Jacksonville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 28,361 |
| Coordinates | 34.8662000, -92.1101500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 12,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.2145300, -90.1964800 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-90.19648, 35.21453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.93 | $39.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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