Origin
Austin, AR
Morning in Austin on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, AR to Little Rock, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, AR
Elsie Soto
Little Rock, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short, 27.8-mile drive from Austin to Little Rock, Arkansas, is easily manageable within a single day, taking about 34 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with an estimated fuel cost of $4. Given the minimal distance and duration, this trip is perfect for a quick hop without needing an overnight stay. The route stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Arkansas. It offers a straightforward journey for those looking for efficiency and ease of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 21.6 mi | 22m |
| US 167 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| AR 305 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 21.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
AR 367
3
Turn left onto AR 305
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 305
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
5
Merge onto I 57; US 167
22 mi
·
22 min
·
I 57; US 167
6
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
7
Take the exit onto US 167
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 70 East
9
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 7th Street
10
Turn straight onto West 7th Street
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 7th Street
11
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Broadway Street
12
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
13
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
14
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
15
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
16
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
17
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
18
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 367
At end of road, turn right onto AR 367
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 70 East
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Morning in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
9:17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 89% of the route being on interstates and major roads like I-57, US-167, and I-40. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.6 miles on I-57, providing a consistent pace. This means you'll likely experience a smooth, uninterrupted flow for significant portions of the journey, characteristic of modern highway travel rather than winding backroads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 167. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 27.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
Full guide →Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, along with hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.
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 34m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 57. 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: near the start (AR 367): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Little Rock, AR
More trips to Little Rock, AR
Explore more options from Austin, AR or browse trips ending in Little Rock, AR.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AR road trips.