How far is Marion, AR from Jacksonville, AR?

The driving distance from Marion, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122 mi
01h 56m
Flight
110.9 mi
178.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.9 mi
Kilometers
178.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From Marion
64.6 mi
00h 58m
To Jacksonville
57.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Military Road

    2817 ft · 58 sec · East Military Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Military Road

    95 m · 10 sec · East Military Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Military Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Old Military Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-55 Service Road

    840 ft · 14 sec · I-55 Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    131 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blues Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on AR 440 East: Jacksonville, Saint Louis

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Belt Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Belt Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on I 57, US 67, US 167: Sherwood, North Little Rock, Jacksonville

    1713 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 North, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville

    2567 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Redmond Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South James Street

    2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South 1st Street

    2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
118 mi · 97%
North Belt Freeway
3.61 mi · 3%
Blues Highway
2.32 mi · 2%
I 57 North
1.76 mi · 1%
East Military Road
0.59 mi
South Redmond Road
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
00h 58m from Marion
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marion and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marion to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Marion and 57.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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 11.1 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 2:36 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 Marion and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 110.9 mi (178.47 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Arkansas, USA

Population12,290
Coordinates35.2145300, -90.1964800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Mound City Road (-90.196477, 35.214448)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
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.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.64
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:29:55.

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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.