Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heber Springs, AR
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McJester, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Heber Springs to McJester is 17.9 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Wilburn Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Arkansas's Southeast region. Expect a straightforward trip on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a scenic detour if you're already in the area. With no overnight stays recommended, it's a perfect same-day excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilburn Road | 14.1 mi | 24m |
| McJester Road | 3.4 mi | 13m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Heber Springs, AR and McJester, AR.
Start on AR 25B; AR 110
Continue on AR 110
Turn left onto McJester Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto McJester Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| premium | $4.65 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Heber Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in McJester on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll be on surface roads for the entire 17.9 miles, so don't expect any highway cruising. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles on Wilburn Road. Given the profile, anticipate a rural feel with minimal traffic and opportunities to observe the local landscape as you navigate Wilburn Road, then McJester Road, and finally West Main Street.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near McJester Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Heber Springs, AR to McJester, AR is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (McJester Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
634 ft
Total Descent
378 ft
Highest Point
600 ft
~17.9 mi in
Elevation Range
362 ft
Founded 1882
Heber Springs is a city of 7,000 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Though the origin of its name in part has to do with some springs that existed to the east of the town, it's fairly safe to say that Greers Ferry Lake is its main calling card today.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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