Origin
Mountain Home, AR
Late night in Mountain Home on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountain Home, AR to Jacksonville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountain Home, AR
Mark Stebnicki
Jacksonville, AR
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Trip Overview
Mountain Home, AR to Jacksonville, AR is 46.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via I 57 and AR 16, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Arkansas. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a short segment of a larger trip. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, so it’s a predictable and easy route to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 30.2 mi | 30m |
| AR 16 | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North 1st Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 57 Business | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| John Harden Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Beebe Capps Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 30.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home, AR and Jacksonville, AR.
1
Start on AR 16
10 mi
·
18 min
·
AR 16
2
Turn left onto AR 16
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Race Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
4
Turn left onto AR 36
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Beebe Capps Expressway
5
Turn right onto I 57 Business
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
6
Take the ramp onto I 57 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 Business
7
Merge onto I 57; US 64; US 167
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 57; US 64; US 167
8
Continue on I 57; US 167
17 mi
·
16 min
·
I 57; US 167
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Air Force Base
10
At end of road, turn left onto John Harden Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
John Harden Drive
11
Turn left onto AR 161
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North First Street
12
Turn straight onto AR 161
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 1st Street
13
Arrive at destination
AR 161
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Mountain Home, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North Elm Street
Turn right onto North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway
Turn left onto AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway
Navigation decision point
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 57 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto I 57 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Air Force Base
4
45 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
John Harden Drive
At end of road, turn left onto John Harden Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, AR
Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 88% of the driving occurring on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 30.2 miles on I 57, indicating a significant period of consistent highway cruising. The transition to surface roads happens later in the drive, with AR 16 and South Main Street making up the final portion. Expect a relatively smooth driving experience with fewer turns once you're on I 57.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and AR 16. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near North Elm Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mountain Home, AR to Jacksonville, AR is easy. At 1h 1m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (I 57 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Mountain Home, AR
Full guide →Mountain Home is a city of 13,000 people (2019) in the southern Ozark Mountains of Arkansas near the northern state border with Missouri. It is the center of the Twin Lakes area, with Norfork Lake 15 minutes to the east and Bull Shoals Lake 20 minutes to the northwest.
Arriving in Jacksonville, AR
Full guide →Jacksonville is in the Central region of Arkansas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 10.7 miles (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (AR 36 / West Beebe Capps Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (I 57 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksonville, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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