How far is Little Rock, AR from Jacksonville, AR?

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.9 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.12 mi
21.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.9 mi
Kilometers
27.2 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Sherwood
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Little Rock
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Jacksonville
9.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    117 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

    110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol

  3. 3

    Continue on State Capitol

    528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capitol Mall

    35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2550 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 30 sec · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Street

    3038 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Locust Street

    14 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    633 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Redmond Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South James Street

    2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South 1st Street

    2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
8.41 mi · 50%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 9%
West 7th Street
1.31 mi · 8%
North Locust Street
0.94 mi · 6%
South Redmond Road
0.59 mi · 3%
South 1st Street
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

8.41 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
00h 11m from Little Rock
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Little Rock and 9.1 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Little Rock and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sherwood, 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 Sherwood.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

9 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

73 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

109 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.11 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.27
Round trip
$4.54
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.27 $4.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.56 $5.11
Premium $4.63 $2.78 $5.55
Diesel $5.42 $3.25 $6.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Jacksonville. The current time is 22:07:26.

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.