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Trip from Farmington, 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

3h 16m

Distance

189.3 mi

305 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m

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

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Downtown Farmington, AR, AR

Farmington, AR

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Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Little Rock, AR

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Trip Overview

This 189.3-mile drive from Farmington to Little Rock, Arkansas, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-40, the route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it an efficient option for getting between these two Southeast Arkansas locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, it's an economical choice for a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so if you're looking for a quick and direct path, this route fits the bill. The drive is designed for expediency, not leisurely exploration.

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

94.7 miles from Farmington, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 139.2 mi 2h 19m
Fulbright Expressway 41.9 mi 42m
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 1.7 mi 2m
Pike Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
West Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
West 3rd Street 0.8 mi 1m
West Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
Broadway Bridge 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 139.2 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 62

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto South Shiloh Drive

328 ft · 16 sec · South Shiloh Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 13 sec
5

Merge onto I 49; US 71

42 mi · 42 min · Fulbright Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
7

Merge onto I 40; US 71

139 mi · 2 hr 19 min · I 40; US 71
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward AR 365
9

Turn straight onto AR 365

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Mac Arthur Drive
10

Continue on AR 365

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Enter roundabout onto AR 365

289 ft · 5 sec · West Broadway Street
12

Continue on AR 365

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Broadway Street
13

Turn right onto 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 relatively short 3 hour and 16 minute duration, this 189.3-mile trip from Farmington to Little Rock is best tackled as a single-day excursion. Leaving early in the morning will allow you to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach Little Rock. Plan for one main stop to refuel and stretch your legs, perhaps around the midpoint of your 139.2-mile stretch on I-40. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, budgeting is simple. Keep an eye on the time, as the highway focus means you can cover ground quickly, but always be mindful of speed limits.

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 94.7 miles from Farmington, AR, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.2 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 42 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.7 miles or 1h 37m 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 38m

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

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Farmington, AR

This is one driving day of about 189.3 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Farmington, 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 40 for about 139.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

95 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

Alma, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.7 miles from Farmington, 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 139.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

Bobby's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Little Rock, Arkansas

0.3 mi

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Farmington, Arkansas

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.3

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

West Fork Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Fork, Arkansas

2 mi

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

Bobby's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 175.8

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+15018517888

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.3

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15014140423

Visit website

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 189.3

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019042133

Visit website

Cafe Bossa Nova

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 189.3

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15015046360

Visit website

Rosie's | Pot & Kettle Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.3

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15017471456

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 162.3

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.3

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

West Fork Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.5

West Fork, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14792943041

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.3

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 162.3

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 162.3

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.3

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 189.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 62 / West Main Street

Depart onto US 62 / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3 mi into trip | ~4m in | South Shiloh Drive

Turn right onto South Shiloh Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 49; US 71 / Fulbright Expressway

Merge onto I 49; US 71 / Fulbright Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.2 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
6
189.3 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.59 one way

$57.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.38 $62.77
premium $4.56 $33.98 $67.95
diesel $5.61 $41.80 $83.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.8 0 $19.88 $9.09
Efficient EV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57
EV Truck/SUV 75.7 0 $26.50 $12.12

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Farmington, AR

Late night in Farmington on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Rock, AR

Late night in Little Rock on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Delaware, AR

95 mi in

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

4 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 16m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this 189.3-mile trip, with 96% of the drive taking place on major roadways like I-40. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 139.2 miles on I-40, meaning long periods of consistent speed. While the majority of the route is interstate, you'll begin and end on local roads like Fulbright Expressway and West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. This setup suggests a transition from urban access roads to high-speed highway travel and then back again.

96% 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: 139.2 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Fulbright Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / West Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (South Shiloh Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 49; US 71 / Fulbright Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 3h 16m. Total distance: 189.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 139.2 miles on I 40. 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: near the start (US 62 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (South Shiloh Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 49; US 71 / Fulbright Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Little Rock, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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