Little Flock, AR to Little Rock, AR is 214.2 miles and takes about 3h 47m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. With 96% of the route on highways, you'll find this drive straightforward and efficient. It's a good option for a single-day trip when you need to get from point A to point B relatively quickly without much fuss.
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
107.1 miles from Little Flock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
139.2 mi
2h 19m
I 49
65.7 mi
1h 8m
Pike Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Little Flock Drive
1.4 mi
3m
Woods Lane
0.8 mi
2m
West Hudson Road
0.8 mi
1m
West 3rd Street
0.8 mi
1m
Southeast 14th Street
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 Little Flock, AR and Little Rock, AR.
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Start on this road
289 ft·21 sec·this road
2
Continue on Highplains Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Highplains Drive
3
Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hillcrest Drive
4
Turn left onto Rocky Ridge Trail
0.1 mi·29 sec·Rocky Ridge Trail
5
Turn right onto Little Flock Drive
1.4 mi·3 min·Little Flock Drive
6
Turn left onto Woods Lane
0.8 mi·2 min·Woods Lane
7
At end of road, turn right onto AR 12; US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·West Hudson Road
8
Continue on AR 12; US 62
0.5 mi·1 min·Southeast 14th Street
9
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
0.2 mi·13 sec·US 62; AR 12
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
66 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
12
Merge onto I 40; US 71
139 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 40; US 71
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward AR 365
14
Turn straight onto AR 365
0.4 mi·36 sec·Mac Arthur Drive
15
Continue on AR 365
1.5 mi·2 min·Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto AR 365
289 ft·5 sec·West Broadway Street
17
Continue on AR 365
0.4 mi·48 sec·West Broadway Street
18
Turn right onto US 70
0.5 mi·42 sec·Broadway Bridge
19
Continue on US 70
0.2 mi·24 sec·Broadway Street
20
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street
21
Turn left onto State Capitol
314 ft·13 sec·State Capitol
22
Continue on State Capitol
440 ft·20 sec·State Capitol
23
Continue on State Capitol
415 ft·25 sec·State Capitol
24
Turn sharp left
260 ft·19 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 47m duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight hours. You'll have one planned stop, which is ample for a drive of this length. The longest stretch without a major exit is 139.2 miles on I 40, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. The total fuel cost is estimated at $32, providing a clear budget for your trip.
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 107.1 miles from Little Flock, AR, or about 1h 56m 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
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 Little Flock, 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 Little Flock, AR
This is one driving day of about 214.2 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Little Flock, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 214.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|Rocky Ridge Trail
Turn left onto Rocky Ridge Trail
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip|~7m in|AR 12; US 62 / West Hudson Road
At end of road, turn right onto AR 12; US 62 / West Hudson Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip|~10m in|US 62; AR 12
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
70.1 mi into trip|~1h 18m 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
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214.1 mi into trip|~3h 47m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.74 one way
$59.47 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$33.27
$66.54
premium
$4.29
$36.17
$72.34
diesel
$4.80
$40.45
$80.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.49
$10.28
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.74
$8.57
EV Truck/SUV
85.7
1
$29.99
$13.71
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Little Flock, AR
Afternoon
in Little Flock on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 0 to 5 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Afternoon
in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:38PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
95°F
Delaware, AR
107 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
3 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 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway cruising, with 96% of the 214.2 miles on interstates like I 40 and I 49. You'll experience one long stretch of highway driving for 139.2 miles on I 40. The transition to surface roads, like Pike Avenue, will happen towards the end of your trip. Expect a fairly constant flow of traffic and numerous exits as you approach and move through populated areas.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Rocky Ridge Trail.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Rocky Ridge Trail): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (AR 12; US 62 / West Hudson Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 62; AR 12): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•Arkansas State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arkansas
•Clinton Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Bill Clinton, located in Litt...
•Little Rock Central High School — historic school in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
The longest stretch is about 139.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.5 miles (Rocky Ridge Trail): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (AR 12; US 62 / West Hudson Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 62; AR 12): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Little Rock, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
