Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McJester, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Concord, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
McJester to Concord is 27.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Heber Springs Road North, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays entirely within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brevity and surface road profile, it’s a practical choice for a quick errand or a segment of a larger regional exploration. You’ll find it easy to navigate without significant detours, making it a low-stress option for your travel plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heber Springs Road North | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Dry Mountain Road | 7.3 mi | 17m |
| Wilburn Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| McJester Road | 3.4 mi | 13m |
| Center Ridge Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between McJester, AR and Concord, AR.
Start on this road
Turn right onto McJester Road
At end of road, turn right onto AR 110
Continue on AR 110
Turn right onto Dry Mountain Road
At end of road, turn left onto Center Ridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto AR 5; AR 25
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto McJester Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto AR 110 / Wilburn Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Dry Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Center Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto AR 5; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road North
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in McJester on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
This drive consists entirely of surface roads, with no highway driving involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.2 miles on Heber Springs Road North. Expect to be cruising through varied terrain as you navigate a series of local roads, including Dry Mountain Road and Wilburn Road. You'll notice a consistent pace without the interruptions typical of major highway exits.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near McJester Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (McJester Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (AR 110 / Wilburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Dry Mountain Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
979 ft
Total Descent
538 ft
Highest Point
1,118 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
843 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m 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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