How far is Jacksonville, AR from Mountain Home, AR?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.1 mi
03h 32m
Flight
102.68 mi
165.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.68 mi
Kilometers
165.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.1 mi
Kilometers
273.75 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Tue, Jun 2, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-06-01T18:35
Arrive Mountain Home
Mon, Jun 1, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Moorefield
AR

Township in Independence County, Arkansas

From Jacksonville
85.1 mi
01h 46m
To Mountain Home
85 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance T-storms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Mountain Home.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Mountain Home.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto T P White Drive

    2777 ft · 1 min · T P White Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    847 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    78 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Baker Street

    79 m · 13 sec · South Baker Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    59 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Mountain Home.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
53.2 mi · 31%
T P White Drive
44.1 mi · 26%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 8%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 7%
South Main Street
11.6 mi · 7%
North 1st Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

T & C Boulevard

Turn left onto T & C Boulevard

49.9 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moorefield
01h 46m from Jacksonville
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Chance T-storms near Mountain Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Mountain Home?

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moorefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Jacksonville and 85 miles from Mountain Home.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Chance T-storms near Mountain Home.

Stop Ideas Near Moorefield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moorefield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moorefield.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

65 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 102.68 mi (165.24 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population12,330
Coordinates36.3353400, -92.3851600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-92.11015, 34.8662)
End: Mountain Home (-92.38516, 36.33534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.72 L · about $22.72
Round trip
$45.44
12 gal · 45.44 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.72 $45.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.55 $51.11
Premium $4.63 $27.75 $55.50
Diesel $5.42 $32.49 $64.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Mountain Home. The current time is 18:35:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.