Origin
Brinkley, AR
Night in Brinkley on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brinkley, 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
1h 15m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brinkley, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 68.2-mile drive from Brinkley, AR, to Little Rock, AR, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 63 and US 167, with a substantial 94% of the journey on highways. Given its short duration and manageable fuel cost, estimated at $10, you won't need to break this trip into multiple days. Both locations are within Arkansas's Southeast region, so you'll stay within familiar territory for this efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 62.3 mi | 1h 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 167 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 62.3 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brinkley, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on US 49; AR 17
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
2
Take the exit onto US 63
62 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 63
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
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
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 70 East
5
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 7th Street
6
Turn straight onto West 7th Street
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 7th Street
7
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Broadway Street
8
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
9
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
10
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
12
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
13
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
14
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Brinkley, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.3 miles.
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 1.7 and 68.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
5
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 70 East
4
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.30 one way
$20.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Night in Little Rock on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
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 15m 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 94% of the 68.2 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 62.3 miles on US 63, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions from North Main Street in Brinkley onto these main highways, maintaining a steady flow for most of the journey. This is a practical drive designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.3 mi on US 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and North Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 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 1h 15m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.3 miles on US 63. 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: at 1.7 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 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.
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