Spanning 138.6 miles from Harrison to Little Rock, this Arkansas trek typically takes about 2 hours and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you can comfortably tackle the entire journey in a single day. Budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance between these two southeastern locations. While the route is straightforward enough to complete without an overnight stay, keeping the pace steady is key given the nature of the local roads. It is a practical choice for those who prefer navigating regional thoroughfares over heavy highway traffic.
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
68.5 miles from Harrison, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
91.4 mi
1h 58m
US 62
40.8 mi
58m
Pike Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
1m
West Broadway Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Broadway Bridge
0.5 mi
<1m
East Central Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Mac Arthur Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 91.4 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on West Stephenson Avenue
78 ft·7 sec·West Stephenson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
303 ft·14 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto AR 7
0.4 mi·35 sec·East Central Avenue
4
Take the ramp
372 ft·10 sec
5
Merge onto US 62; US 65; US 412
41 mi·58 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
6
Continue on US 65; AR 27
27 mi·36 min·US 65; AR 27
7
Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
38 mi·53 min·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
8
Take the exit onto US 65
27 mi·27 min·US 65
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward AR 365
10
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi·36 sec·Mac Arthur Drive
11
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi·2 min·Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft·5 sec·West Broadway Street
13
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi·48 sec·West Broadway Street
14
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi·42 sec·Broadway Bridge
15
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi·24 sec·Broadway Street
16
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street
17
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft·13 sec·State Capitol
18
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft·20 sec·State Capitol
19
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft·25 sec·State Capitol
20
Turn sharp left
260 ft·19 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 36-minute local drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic patterns. I recommend scheduling at least one stop to break up the journey, as the technical nature of the turns can be more fatiguing than standard highway driving. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 estimate assumes consistent driving conditions along the local route. Because the path relies on AR 365 and various city streets, pay extra attention to local signage to stay on course. Taking your time through the turns will make the trip significantly more comfortable than rushing through the navigation-heavy segments.
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 68.5 miles from Harrison, AR, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.4 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 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.5 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 36m
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 Harrison, 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 Harrison, AR
This is one driving day of about 137.1 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Harrison, 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 US 65 for about 91.4 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 and 137 — 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|South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
106 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 65
Take the exit onto US 65
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
132.8 mi into trip|~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward AR 365
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 365
4
134.9 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|AR 365 / West Broadway Street
Enter roundabout onto AR 365 / West Broadway Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
137 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.71 one way
$41.41 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.73
$45.46
premium
$4.56
$24.61
$49.22
diesel
$5.61
$30.27
$60.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.1
0
$14.40
$6.58
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.48
EV Truck/SUV
54.8
0
$19.19
$8.77
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 20, 2026
Origin
Harrison, AR
Late night
in Harrison on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Late night
in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Clinton, AR
69 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 6m 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?
Expect a technical driving experience on this route, as it relies entirely on local roads like South Main Street, East Central Avenue, and AR 365. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with the monotony of interstate travel; instead, you will face a turn-heavy environment that demands your full attention. The longest stretch without a turn is effectively 0 miles on South Main Street, emphasizing that this is a hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the road. As you transition from the northern reaches of Harrison toward Little Rock, the road character remains consistently focused on local navigation rather than fast-paced transit.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.4 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and US 62. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrison, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 3h 6m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 106 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 132.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 91.4 miles on US 65. 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 106 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 132.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
