How far is McJester, AR from Concord, AR?
The driving distance from McJester, AR to Concord, AR is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McJester and Concord.
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Start on the route
85 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto McJester Road
3.4 mi · 13 min · McJester Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilburn Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Wilburn Road
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Continue on Wilburn Road
1053 ft · 23 sec · Wilburn Road
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Turn right onto Dry Mountain Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Dry Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Ridge Road
1673 ft · 49 sec · Center Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Springs Road North
11.2 mi · 17 min · Heber Springs Road North
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Turn right
13 m · 3 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 McJester and Concord.
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.
Heber Springs Road North
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Springs Road North
11.2 mi · 00h 17m
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 McJester and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McJester to Concord?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Heber Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from McJester and 9.3 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McJester and Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Heber Springs
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 Heber Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McJester and Concord. Straight-line distance: 13.21 mi (21.26 km).
#1 McJester
Township in Cleburne County, Arkansas
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4739700, -91.8184800 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
Town in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 234 |
| Coordinates | 35.6636900, -91.8476400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heber Springs Road North (-91.847741, 35.663784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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