If you are planning to travel from Bryant to Little Rock, expect a drive covering 93.3 miles that typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path involves a mix of Heber Springs Road, Batesville Boulevard, and I-30 West. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Arkansas, the transition between them is straightforward and familiar for locals.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46 miles from Bryant, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
56.7 mi
58m
Batesville Boulevard
30.8 mi
40m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
Heber Springs Road
0.8 mi
1m
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
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 56.7 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryant, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Simpson Road
0.1 mi·38 sec·Simpson Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto AR 14; AR 25
0.8 mi·1 min·Heber Springs Road
3
Turn right onto US 167
31 mi·40 min·Batesville Boulevard
4
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi·56 min·US 167
5
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
6
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
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 70 East
8
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi·54 sec·East 7th Street
9
Turn straight onto West 7th Street
175 ft·3 sec·West 7th Street
10
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·North Broadway Street
11
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi·42 sec·Broadway Bridge
12
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi·24 sec·Broadway Street
13
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street
14
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft·13 sec·State Capitol
15
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft·20 sec·State Capitol
16
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft·25 sec·State Capitol
17
Turn sharp left
260 ft·19 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local congestion. Since there are zero planned stops on this route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up and ready before you head out, keeping that $13 fuel cost in mind. Given the turn-heavy profile of these local roads, take your time and stay alert, especially when transitioning between Heber Springs Road and Batesville Boulevard. Since you are not locked into a long-haul schedule, you can easily pace yourself to reach Little Rock comfortably within that 90-minute window.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46 miles from Bryant, AR, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bryant, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bryant, AR
This is one driving day of about 92 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bryant, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 56.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 92 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road
At end of road, turn left onto AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip|~42m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
87.9 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
89.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 70 East
6
92 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.89 one way
$27.79 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.25
$30.50
premium
$4.56
$16.51
$33.03
diesel
$5.61
$20.31
$40.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.6
0
$9.66
$4.42
Efficient EV
23
0
$8.05
$3.68
EV Truck/SUV
36.8
0
$12.88
$5.89
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bryant, AR
Late night
in Bryant on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Late night
in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero percent highway share, keeping you off the high-speed corridors for the duration of the trip. Because the longest stretch on Heber Springs Road is zero miles, you will find yourself navigating constant turns rather than settling into long, straightaways. The road's personality is defined by its technical, localized nature, which keeps the experience engaging throughout the 93.3-mile journey.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.7 mi on US 167.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and Batesville Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 10 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 (AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 87.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
The longest stretch is about 56.7 miles on US 167. 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 0.1 miles (AR 14; AR 25 / Heber Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 87.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, AR before heading back.
