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Trip from Little Rock, AR to Earle, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

122.5 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Little Rock, AR

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Downtown Earle, AR, AR

Earle, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Little Rock, AR to Earle, AR covers 122.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, AR 149, US 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61.3 miles from Little Rock, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 105.3 mi 1h 46m
AR 149 9.9 mi 17m
US 67 1.6 mi 2m
West 7th Street 1.3 mi 3m
I 30 0.8 mi 1m
Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
Broadway Bridge 0.5 mi <1m
2nd Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 105.3 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Earle, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street
7

Turn left onto US 70

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Broadway Street
8

Continue on US 70

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge
9

Continue on North Broadway Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Broadway Street
10

Continue on West 7th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 7th Street
11

Turn left onto North Locust Street

46 ft · 0 sec · North Locust Street
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
13

Merge onto I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167
Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 40
Toward Memphis Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward AR 149: Earle
17

Keep slight right at fork

129 ft · 3 sec
18

Turn straight onto AR 149

9.9 mi · 17 min · AR 149
19

Turn left onto AR 149

461 ft · 9 sec · Arkansas Street
20

Continue on AR 149

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Arkansas Avenue
21

Turn right onto AR 149

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Cross Street
22

Continue on AR 149

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Park Street
23

Turn left onto US 64B

0.4 mi · 49 sec · 2nd Street
24

Turn right onto AR 149

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Barton Street
25

Turn right onto US 64

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 64
26

Arrive at destination

US 64

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.3 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 27 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.3 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Earle, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Little Rock, 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 Rock, AR

This is one driving day of about 122.5 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Little Rock, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 105.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Dobbs Landing, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dobbs Landing, AR

61 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lonoke, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brinkley, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 111 — 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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Capitol Mall

Turn left onto Capitol Mall

Navigation decision point

7
3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Memphis
5
111 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.95 one way

$35.89 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.13 $19.92 $39.85
premium $4.49 $21.64 $43.27
diesel $5.60 $27.00 $54.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.8 0 $12.86 $5.88
Efficient EV 30.6 0 $10.72 $4.90
EV Truck/SUV 49 0 $17.15 $7.84

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Little Rock, AR

Night in Little Rock on Friday

Local time

11:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Clear

SSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 9:05PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 7:42PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Earle, AR

Night in Earle on Friday

Local time

11:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 9:05PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 7:42PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

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

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

2h 18m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

122.5 mi in 2h 18m, mostly highway — 105.3 mi of that is on I 40.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.3 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 149. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 122.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

337 ft 189 ft

Total Climb

32 ft

Total Descent

159 ft

Highest Point

337 ft

Elevation Range

148 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Little Rock, AR

Full guide →

Founded 1821

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

Arriving in Earle, AR

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Missouri Pacific Depot — railway station in Earle, the United States of America

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 2h 18m. Total distance: 122.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 105.3 miles on I 40. 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 Earle, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Earle, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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