Traveling from El Dorado to Jacksonville covers 133.7 miles across the southeastern corner of Arkansas. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, budget roughly $20 for fuel to complete the journey. Because you are traveling entirely within the Southeast region of the state, you won't encounter major shifts in landscape or climate. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer a direct, local connection over high-speed highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.2 miles from El Dorado, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
50.9 mi
1h
Lee Street
35.7 mi
43m
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi
20m
Calion Highway
10 mi
12m
I 57
8.4 mi
9m
South West Avenue
3.1 mi
5m
US 67
1.6 mi
2m
North Calion Road
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 50.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado, AR and Jacksonville, AR.
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Start on Barton Street
70 ft·8 sec·Barton Street
2
Turn left onto US 82B
273 ft·11 sec·West Hillsboro Street
3
Turn left onto US 167B
3.1 mi·5 min·South West Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 167B
0.9 mi·1 min·North Calion Road
5
Continue on US 167
10.0 mi·12 min·Calion Highway
6
Merge onto US 167
36 mi·43 min·Lee Street
7
Turn left onto US 167
36 mi·44 min·US 167
8
Continue on US 167
18 mi·20 min·Sheridan Bypass
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
15 mi·16 min·US 167
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167
1.6 mi·2 min·US 67; US 167
Exit 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
8.4 mi·9 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Redmond Road
13
Turn right onto South Redmond Road
0.6 mi·1 min·South Redmond Road
14
Turn left onto South James Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South James Street
15
Turn right onto Stone Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Stone Street
16
Turn slight left onto AR 161
0.5 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
17
Arrive at destination
AR 161
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 18 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since this route involves local navigation, it is wise to avoid peak local traffic hours to keep your travel time consistent. You should account for the $20 fuel cost before heading out, as local roads may offer fewer refueling options compared to major interstate corridors. Because there are no scheduled stops in the current plan, feel free to build in your own breaks along the main roads to stretch your legs. Pay close attention to the turn-heavy sections through West Hillsboro Street and North Calion Road, as these require more focus than a standard highway cruise.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.2 miles from El Dorado, AR, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.9 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 29 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
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 El Dorado, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from El Dorado, AR
This is one driving day of about 130.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from El Dorado, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 50.9 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
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 120.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 82B / West Hillsboro Street
Turn left onto US 82B / West Hillsboro Street
Navigation decision point
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3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|US 167B / North Calion Road
Turn right onto US 167B / North Calion Road
Navigation decision point
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104 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...
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118.7 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|US 67; US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143B
Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
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120.3 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.71 one way
$39.42 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.64
$43.27
premium
$4.56
$23.42
$46.85
diesel
$5.61
$28.81
$57.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.70
$6.26
Efficient EV
32.6
0
$11.42
$5.22
EV Truck/SUV
52.2
0
$18.27
$8.35
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
El Dorado, AR
Morning
in El Dorado on Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, AR
Morning
in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Sheridan, AR
65 mi in
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 39m 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 133.7-mile trek is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than the monotony of an interstate grind. With zero percent of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend your time navigating roads like West Hillsboro Street, South West Avenue, and North Calion Road. Expect a more hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on local navigation rather than maintaining high speeds for long stretches. The lack of major highway segments means the pace remains steady but requires more attention to turns and transitions. It is a practical, ground-level look at the Arkansas landscape that avoids the detachment of a freeway.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.9 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 82B / West Hillsboro Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 82B / West Hillsboro Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 167B / North Calion Road): Navigation decision point; at 104 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between El Dorado, AR and Jacksonville, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 130.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.9 miles on US 167. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 82B / West Hillsboro Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 167B / North Calion Road): Navigation decision point; at 104 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksonville, AR before heading back.
