Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to England, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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England, AR
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.9-mile drive from Little Rock, AR to England, AR is perfect for a quick day trip, taking about 42 minutes to complete. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with about 68% of the route utilizing major roads like US 165 and the East Belt Freeway. With a low estimated fuel cost of $4, this excursion is budget-friendly. Since it's a short distance with no suggested stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times and can easily fit it into a single day without needing an overnight stay. The drive keeps you within the Southeast region, offering a consistent experience throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 165 | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| East Belt Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Old England Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| England Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Springer Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Roosevelt Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 165
— 12.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and England, 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
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward AR-365
13
Continue on Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Frontage Road
14
Turn left onto AR 365
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Roosevelt Road
15
Turn right onto AR 365
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Springer Boulevard
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
17
Merge onto I 440
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Belt Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 165: Scott, England
19
Keep slight right at fork
189 ft
·
4 sec
20
Turn straight onto US 165
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
England Road
21
Continue on US 165
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old England Highway
22
Continue on US 165
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 165
23
Continue on US 165; AR 15
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left onto US 165; AR 15
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Fordyce Street
25
Arrive at destination
US 165; AR 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 2.1 — 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
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
England, AR
Late night in England on Sunday
Local time
2:57 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
42m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 42-minute trip, with 68% of the mileage on main roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 165, including the longest continuous stretch of 12.4 miles. The route incorporates the East Belt Freeway and Old England Highway, suggesting a mix of faster-paced driving and potentially some more local road sections as you near England. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather a direct and efficient path connecting two points in Arkansas, making for a predictable drive.
68% 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: 12.4 mi on US 165.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 165 and East Belt 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 0.4 miles (Dr Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 42m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on US 165. 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 England, 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 0.4 miles (Dr Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at England, 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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