This 135.9-mile drive from Lewisville to Little Rock, Arkansas, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes. With 95% of the journey on highways, it's primarily a focused drive, making it ideal for a day trip rather than needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $21. The drive is contained within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region, so you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout. Its manageable distance and duration make it a practical choice for a quick journey.
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
67.9 miles from Lewisville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
108.1 mi
1h 51m
AR 29
19.5 mi
29m
Spruce Street
2.3 mi
3m
South Hazel Street
1.6 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.5 mi
2m
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi
1m
East 3rd Street
0.1 mi
<1m
State Capitol
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 108.1 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on Spruce Street
2.3 mi·3 min·Spruce Street
2
Continue on AR 29
20 mi·29 min·AR 29
3
Turn left onto AR 29B
1.5 mi·2 min·South Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 67; US 278B; AR 29B
0.1 mi·21 sec·East 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto AR 29B
1.6 mi·2 min·South Hazel Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
7
Merge onto I 30
106 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 30
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi·49 sec·I 30; US 67
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi·1 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 630
11
Continue on I 630
1.4 mi·1 min·Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
13
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
188 ft·13 sec·Dr Martin Luther King Drive
14
Turn left onto West 7th Street
408 ft·13 sec·West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto State Capitol
503 ft·22 sec·State Capitol
16
Turn slight right
260 ft·19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a driving time of just under 2.5 hours, this route offers flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Lewisville in the morning allows ample time to reach Little Rock and still have most of your day ahead of you. The longest stretch without a significant road change is over 100 miles on I-30, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. Given the estimated fuel cost of $21, it's a budget-friendly trip. A practical tip is to ensure you have your preferred snacks and drinks for the longer interstate portion, as services might be more spread out.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from Lewisville, AR, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.1 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 7m
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 Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, AR
This is one driving day of about 135.9 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Lewisville, 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 30 for about 108.1 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.9 and 135.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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21.9 mi into trip|~32m in|AR 29B / South Main Street
Turn left onto AR 29B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.4 mi into trip|~35m in|US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.5 mi into trip|~35m in|AR 29B / South Hazel Street
Turn left onto AR 29B / South Hazel Street
Navigation decision point
7
135.6 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
135.7 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.52 one way
$41.05 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.53
$45.06
premium
$4.56
$24.39
$48.78
diesel
$5.61
$30.01
$60.01
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: 47.5 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
40.8
0
$14.27
$6.52
Efficient EV
34
0
$11.89
$5.44
EV Truck/SUV
54.4
0
$19.03
$8.70
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 15, 2026
Origin
Lewisville, AR
Late night
in Lewisville on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Late night
in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
5:03 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
2 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
2h 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 135.9-mile trip, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like I-30. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 108.1 miles on I-30, which forms the backbone of this drive. While the majority is interstate, there are brief segments on AR 29 and Spruce Street that offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster highway. This profile suggests a drive that is largely about efficient travel with minimal detours, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.1 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and AR 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near AR 29B / South 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 2h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (AR 29B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AR 29B / South Hazel Street): Navigation decision point.
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 108.1 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 21.9 miles (AR 29B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles (US 67; US 278B; AR 29B / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AR 29B / South Hazel Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, AR before heading back.
