Origin
Clinton, AR
Late night in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, 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 28m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
Clinton, AR to Little Rock, AR is 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m via US 65, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you through the Southeast region, staying within the state of Arkansas. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on a major highway, making it an easy one-day journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays for this segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 26.8 mi | 27m |
| US Highway 65 | 21.9 mi | 29m |
| North Broadview Street | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Skyline Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadview Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 26.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Yellowjacket Lane
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Yellowjacket Lane
2
Turn right onto US 65B
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 65B
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 65; AR 9
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 65
4
Continue on US 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
5
Continue on US 65
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadview Street
6
Continue on US 65
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 65
7
Continue on US 65
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North Broadview Street
8
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 65
9
Continue on US 65
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Skyline Drive
10
Take the exit onto US 65
27 mi
·
27 min
·
US 65
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward AR 365
12
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mac Arthur Drive
13
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broadway Street
15
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Broadway Street
16
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Broadway Bridge
17
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Broadway Street
18
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
19
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Capitol
20
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Capitol
21
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft
·
25 sec
·
State Capitol
22
Turn sharp left
260 ft
·
19 sec
23
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 34.3 miles from Clinton, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 68.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 65B
Turn right onto US 65B
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 65; AR 9 / US Highway 65
At end of road, turn right onto US 65; AR 9 / US Highway 65
Navigation decision point
4
37.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward AR 365
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 365
6
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.36 one way
$20.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 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 | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
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
Late night in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
2:55 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey on highways. You'll be spending a significant amount of time on US 65, which offers a consistent driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.8 miles on US 65, providing a good period of steady travel. Expect a functional and direct connection between these two Arkansas locations, with the road largely maintaining its highway character throughout.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US Highway 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 65B.
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 28m drive. You will face about 9 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 (US 65B): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 65; AR 9 / US Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 37.5 miles (US 65): 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 28m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on US 65. 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 (US 65B): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 65; AR 9 / US Highway 65): Navigation decision point; at 37.5 miles (US 65): 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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