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Trip from Danville, AR to Little Rock, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

98.8 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Danville, AR, AR

Danville, AR

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Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Little Rock, AR

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Danville to Little Rock, you can expect a manageable journey covering 98.4 miles. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate primarily via Highway 7, Union Street, and East Main Street, keeping you within the Southeast region for the duration of the trip. With an estimated fuel cost of approximately $15, the route is quite budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Since the transit time is under two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless your schedule requires it. This direct connection serves as a straightforward link between the two Arkansas locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.4 miles from Danville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 67.5 mi 1h 8m
AR 27 18.1 mi 27m
Union Street 4.9 mi 5m
East Main Street 2.3 mi 3m
Pike Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
West 3rd Street 0.8 mi 1m
West Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 67.5 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, AR and Little Rock, AR.

1

Start on AR 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto AR 27

6.1 mi · 10 min · AR 27
3

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · this road
4

Continue on AR 27

12 mi · 16 min · AR 27
5

Turn sharp left onto AR 7

205 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 7
6

Continue on AR 22

374 ft · 9 sec · AR 22
7

Turn right onto AR 7

4.9 mi · 5 min · Union Street
8

Turn right onto US 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
9

Turn left onto AR 331

0.3 mi · 28 sec · AR 331
Use the left lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 84 Toward I-40
11

Merge onto I 40

68 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 40
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward AR 365
13

Turn straight onto AR 365

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Mac Arthur Drive
14

Continue on AR 365

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto AR 365

289 ft · 5 sec · West Broadway Street
16

Continue on AR 365

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Broadway Street
17

Turn right onto US 70

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge
18

Continue on US 70

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Broadway Street
19

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street
20

Turn left onto State Capitol

314 ft · 13 sec · State Capitol
21

Continue on State Capitol

440 ft · 20 sec · State Capitol
22

Continue on State Capitol

415 ft · 25 sec · State Capitol
23

Turn sharp left

260 ft · 19 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short, 98.4-mile trek, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the trip in one go without the need for scheduled stops, as the total duration is only 1 hour and 38 minutes. Keep in mind that since you are navigating local roads rather than major interstates, travel times may fluctuate based on local traffic patterns. Budgeting $15 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the one-way trip. My best advice for this specific drive is to stay alert for the frequent turns dictated by the local street segments, as the route requires more active navigation than a standard highway drive.

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 49.4 miles from Danville, AR, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.5 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 22 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 34m

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 Danville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, AR

This is one driving day of about 98.8 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Danville, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 67.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

49 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.

Popular next leg

Conway, AR to Little Rock, AR

30.6 mi · 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Russellville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Danville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 33min in 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

The Purple Cow Restaurant (North Little Rock)

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019047269

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.3 and 98.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
19.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | AR 7 / Union Street

Turn right onto AR 7 / Union Street

Navigation decision point

4
24.2 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 64 / East Main Street

Turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
26.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | AR 331

Turn left onto AR 331

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
26.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the ramp toward I-40

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Exit 84 Toward I-40
6
98.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.92 one way

$29.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $16.38 $32.76
premium $4.56 $17.73 $35.47
diesel $5.61 $21.81 $43.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 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 29.6 0 $10.37 $4.74
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.95
EV Truck/SUV 39.5 0 $13.83 $6.32

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Danville, AR

Late night in Danville on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Rock, AR

Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 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

1 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 56m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this drive is defined by its winding nature, which contrasts sharply with monotonous highway travel. Because the path relies on local streets like Union and East Main, the pace is dictated by the road layout rather than open-road cruising. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.5 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in near AR 7 / Union Street.

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 56m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles (AR 7 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (US 64 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here.

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 56m. Total distance: 98.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.5 miles on I 40. 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 19.3 miles (AR 7 / Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (US 64 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here.

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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