Origin
Little Rock, AR
Morning in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Alexander, 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
22m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
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Alexander, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Little Rock, AR to Alexander, AR is 16.3 miles and takes about 22m via I 30, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Arkansas. It's a quick drive primarily on major highways, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip or a connecting drive. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for those who prefer minimal time on the road and want to reach their destination without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Alexander Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Alexander, AR.
1
Start on this road
385 ft
·
35 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Capitol
3
Continue on State Capitol
528 ft
·
23 sec
·
State Capitol
4
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
116 ft
·
7 sec
·
Capitol Mall
5
Turn right onto State Capitol
387 ft
·
22 sec
·
State Capitol
6
Turn left onto West 7th Street
286 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 7th Street
7
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
473 ft
·
21 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 630
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 139B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
11
Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward AR 111: Alexander
14
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
15
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
16
Turn sharp left onto AR 111
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alexander Road
17
Continue on AR 111
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Walnut Street
18
Continue on AR 111
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Alexander Road
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Alexander Street
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Alexander Street
20
Arrive at destination
Alexander Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Capitol
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 139B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Alexander, AR
Morning in Alexander on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 86% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-30 and Wilbur D. Mills Freeway. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced journey for the most part. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.3 miles on I-30, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The final portion involves North Alexander Road, which may offer a slight change in scenery as you approach Alexander, but the dominant character remains highway-centric.
86% 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: 12.3 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Wilbur D. Mills Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Little Rock, AR to Alexander, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
|
via I 30; US 67
About the Cities
Starting 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 22m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alexander, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alexander, 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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