If you are planning a trip from Corning to Little Rock, expect a journey covering 170.2 miles that typically takes 2 hours and 46 minutes to complete. This drive serves perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach the capital without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of South Missouri Avenue, West Main Street, and I-30 West to complete the transit. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it is an accessible route for those traveling across the southeastern region of Arkansas. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a weekend getaway, the straightforward nature of this path makes it a reliable choice for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.5 miles from Corning, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
122.9 mi
2h 7m
West Main Street
27.3 mi
31m
US 67
13.1 mi
15m
US 167
1.4 mi
2m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
1m
Broadway Bridge
0.5 mi
<1m
East 7th Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 122.9 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corning, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on US 62
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Elm Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
355 ft·13 sec·South Missouri Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 62; US 67
27 mi·31 min·West Main Street
4
Continue on US 67; AR 90
12 mi·14 min·US 67; AR 90
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
0.8 mi·1 min·US 67
6
Continue on I 57
123 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 57
7
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
8
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
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 70 East
10
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.5 mi·54 sec·East 7th Street
11
Turn straight onto West 7th Street
175 ft·3 sec·West 7th Street
12
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi·31 sec·North Broadway Street
13
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi·42 sec·Broadway Bridge
14
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi·24 sec·Broadway Street
15
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street
16
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft·13 sec·State Capitol
17
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft·20 sec·State Capitol
18
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft·25 sec·State Capitol
19
Turn sharp left
260 ft·19 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 46 minute duration, planning a single, well-timed stop will help keep you refreshed for the entirety of the 170.2-mile journey. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this trip, so consider departing early in the morning to avoid any potential congestion as you transition toward the busier roads near your destination. Keep your $23 fuel budget in mind, but ensure you have a little extra set aside for local traffic fluctuations. Since this is a turn-heavy route, avoid rushing; take your time navigating the local segments to ensure a smoother experience. Check your tire pressure before you pull out of Corning, as the constant turning can be more demanding on your vehicle than straight-line highway driving.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.5 miles from Corning, AR, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.9 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 37 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.5 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Corning, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corning, AR
This is one driving day of about 168.9 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Corning, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 122.9 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 0.5 and 168.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|US 62; US 67 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; US 67 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
40.2 mi into trip|~46m in|US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
164.8 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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
166.2 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 70 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 70 East
6
168.9 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.51 one way
$51.02 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$28.00
$56.00
premium
$4.56
$30.32
$60.63
diesel
$5.61
$37.29
$74.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.7
0
$17.73
$8.11
Efficient EV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
EV Truck/SUV
67.6
0
$23.65
$10.81
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 20, 2026
Origin
Corning, AR
Late night
in Corning on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Late night
in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 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
3 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
3h 4m 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 a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed lanes. Because the longest stretch on South Missouri Avenue is 0 miles, the road is characterized by frequent transitions and constant engagement. You should anticipate a dynamic drive that shifts away from typical highway cruising toward a more technical experience. Staying alert is essential as you manage the turns required to navigate from the northern part of the state down toward Little Rock.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.9 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 62; US 67 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 4m 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 0.5 miles (US 62; US 67 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 164.8 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 122.9 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 62; US 67 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles (US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 164.8 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Little Rock, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
