How far is Mountain Home, AR from Jacksonville, AR?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance T-storms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Home and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Jacksonville.
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Start on East 6th Street
16 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
49.8 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Continue on Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street
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Continue on Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard
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Take the exit right
43.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Air Force Base
2061 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto John Harden Drive
1456 ft · 37 sec · John Harden Drive
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Turn left onto North First Street
659 ft · 26 sec · North First Street
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Turn straight onto North 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Home and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Continue straight
49.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Chance T-storms leaving Mountain Home and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Home to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Moorefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Mountain Home and 51.6 miles from Jacksonville.
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 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Mountain Home and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Moorefield
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 Moorefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 102.68 mi (165.24 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 12,330 |
| Coordinates | 36.3353400, -92.3851600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 28,361 |
| Coordinates | 34.8662000, -92.1101500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
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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