Origin
Jacksonville, AR
Late night in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, AR to Little Rock, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Jacksonville and Little Rock, this 15.2-mile trek is about as straightforward as it gets. You can easily complete the entire journey in roughly 23 minutes, making it a quintessential day trip for anyone needing to move between these two Southeast Arkansas locations. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute that requires no overnight planning. Since the trip is so brief, you will likely find it most useful for errands or business travel rather than a traditional road trip vacation. The route stays entirely within Arkansas, ensuring a consistent experience as you navigate from Jacksonville into the heart of Little Rock.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| US 167 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on AR 161
188 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn left onto West Hickory Street
333 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Hickory Street
3
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
362 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 2nd Street
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; US 167
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 57; US 167
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — 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
|
West Hickory Street
Turn left onto West Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m 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...
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 highway-focused drive is efficient, with 73% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via I-57, US-167, and West Main Street to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-57, where you will cover 8.8 miles of highway before transitioning to local roads. Because the route is primarily utilitarian, expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. It is a no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours, keeping you on high-traffic corridors for the vast majority of your 23-minute journey.
73% 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: 8.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 167. 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 West Hickory 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 15.2 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 (West Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Jacksonville, AR
Full guide →Jacksonville is in the Central region of Arkansas.
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 23m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on I 57. 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: near the start (West Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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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