Jacksonville, AR Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 8 heading in, Jacksonville, AR works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 81 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Jacksonville, AR spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
184.6 mi
Blytheville, AR
Quickest Drive
13m
Sherwood, AR
Plan Around Jacksonville, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Jacksonville, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Jacksonville, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Jacksonville, AR
Driving from Jacksonville, AR
Expect an average of 81 miles and about 1h 35m behind the wheel when leaving Jacksonville, AR. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 153 miles (3h 5m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Jacksonville, AR most often head toward Magnolia, AR (153.1 mi, 3h 5m), Jonesboro, AR (114.9 mi, 2h 5m), Conway, AR (39.3 mi, 46m), and Little Rock, AR (15.2 mi, 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 81-mile drive from Jacksonville, AR, expect to burn about 3.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Jacksonville, AR and 8 routes heading into Jacksonville, AR, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 153 miles.
The longest mapped route from Jacksonville, AR covers 153 miles and takes approximately 3h 5m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Jacksonville, AR runs about 81 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Jacksonville, AR include Magnolia, AR, Jonesboro, AR, Conway, AR and Little Rock, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Jacksonville, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
29,285
Median Income
$46,947
Median Home Value
$155,300
Median Age
32.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville is in the Central region of Arkansas.
Jacksonville Museum of Military History, 100 Veterans Cir, ☏ +1 501-241-1943. Exhibits paying tribute to America's servicemembers and its military efforts to be a superpower. Of special note is the Arkansas Ordnance Plant Guard House, a checkpoint for the major ordnance assembly center that used to be here during WWII and is now on the list of National Historic Places. (updated Jan 2025) Reed's Bridge Battlefield Heritage Park (on Hwy 161 about 1/2 mile southeast of the junction with Hwy 294). Has some structures and exhibits pertaining to the Little Rock Campaign and life during the Civil War era in general. (updated Jan 2025) Excell Park Water Tower. (updated Jan 2025)
Best Western Inn, 1600 John Harden Drive, ☏ +1 501 982-8181, fax: +1 501 982-9734.
Travel tips adapted from Jacksonville (Arkansas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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