How far is Mountain Home, AR from Jacksonville, AR?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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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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 the route
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West Race Avenue
1219 ft · 36 sec · West Race Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
2542 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway
1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 17 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
16.7 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mountain Home and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Mountain Home and 24.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Mountain Home and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near McRae
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 McRae.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 39.79 mi (64.03 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 12,638 |
| Coordinates | 35.3867500, -91.8090300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
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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