Connecting Batesville to Jacksonville, this 79.4-mile journey is a straightforward trek through the Southeast region of Arkansas. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should cover your travel costs, leaving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't need to plan for any major stops along the way. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a practical and efficient link between these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Batesville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
43.8 mi
44m
Batesville Boulevard
32.9 mi
43m
North 1st Street
1.4 mi
3m
South Saint Louis Street
0.5 mi
1m
John Harden Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
North First Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 43.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesville, AR and Jacksonville, AR.
1
Start on US 167; AR 25
0.5 mi·1 min·South Saint Louis Street
2
Continue on US 167; AR 25
33 mi·43 min·Batesville Boulevard
3
Take the exit onto US 167
44 mi·44 min·US 167
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Air Force Base
5
At end of road, turn left onto John Harden Drive
0.3 mi·37 sec·John Harden Drive
6
Turn left onto AR 161
0.1 mi·25 sec·North First Street
7
Turn straight onto AR 161
1.4 mi·3 min·North 1st Street
8
Arrive at destination
AR 161
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive of under two hours, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility throughout the day. If you prefer to avoid potential traffic near the Jacksonville area, try to time your arrival outside of typical peak commuting hours. Given the 79.4-mile distance and the $12 estimated fuel cost, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Batesville to avoid unnecessary refueling stops. Because there are no mandatory stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily complete the trip in one go. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition from North 1st Street onto US 167, as this junction serves as the primary artery for the bulk of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from Batesville, AR, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Batesville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Batesville, AR
This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Batesville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 43.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 33.4 and 77.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
33.4 mi into trip|~45m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
77.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Air Force Base
4
77.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|John Harden Drive
At end of road, turn left onto John Harden Drive
Navigation decision point
3
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|AR 161 / North First Street
Turn left onto AR 161 / North First Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.98 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$13.16
$26.33
premium
$4.56
$14.25
$28.50
diesel
$5.61
$17.53
$35.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.95
$3.18
EV Truck/SUV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Batesville, AR
Late night
in Batesville on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, AR
Late night
in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that transitions between local thoroughfares and more substantial highway segments. You will spend roughly 55% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing US 167 to navigate the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 43.8 miles on US 167, where you can settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. As you move away from Batesville, you’ll navigate through Batesville Boulevard and North 1st Street before transitioning to the more open stretches of the main highway. Expect a shift in pace as the road evolves from local streets into the primary highway corridor heading toward Jacksonville.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.8 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 33.4 miles in near US 167.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Batesville, AR to Jacksonville, AR is easy. At 1h 34m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.5 miles (John Harden Drive): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 43.8 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 77.5 miles (John Harden Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksonville, AR before heading back.
