Little Rock to Marshall is 96.1 miles and takes about 2 hours 8 minutes via US 65, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The route is mostly highway, making it a straightforward trip. You'll likely find this a practical option for a quick hop between two points, with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time. Consider it for a day trip or an easy connection to your next destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
27 mi
37m
I 40
26.1 mi
26m
US Highway 65
23.1 mi
31m
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi
16m
Pike Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Skyline Drive
1.3 mi
2m
South Broadway
1.1 mi
1m
North Broadview Street
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 27 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Marshall, AR.
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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·48 sec·Broadway Bridge
9
Turn left onto AR 365
0.4 mi·46 sec·West Broadway Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Pike Avenue
22 ft·0 sec·Pike Avenue
11
Continue on Pike Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on AR 365
0.7 mi·1 min·Mac Arthur Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40; US 65
26 mi·26 min·I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto US 65
0.4 mi·50 sec·US 65
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
16
Merge onto US 65
1.3 mi·2 min·Skyline Drive
17
Continue on US 65
3.2 mi·4 min·US Highway 65
18
Continue on US 65
12 mi·16 min·South Broadview Street
19
Continue on US 65
1.5 mi·1 min·US Highway 65
20
Continue on US 65
0.7 mi·56 sec·North Broadview Street
21
Continue on US 65
1.1 mi·1 min·South Broadway
22
Continue on US 65; Hwy 124
18 mi·25 min·US Highway 65
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Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16
27 mi·36 min·US 65; AR 9; AR 16
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Continue on US 65; AR 27
0.1 mi·22 sec·US 65; AR 27
25
Turn left onto AR 27
0.1 mi·11 sec·Center Street
26
Arrive at destination
AR 27
Trip Plan
Given the short drive time of just over 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure. Leaving Little Rock in the morning allows you to arrive in Marshall with plenty of daylight. With only 96.1 miles, you won't need extensive stops, but if you prefer to break up the drive, US 65 offers opportunities for quick rest stops. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $15, so plan your fill-up accordingly before you leave Little Rock or find a station along US 65 if needed.
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 48 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 1m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marshall, 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 96.1 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Little Rock, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 27 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 96 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|State Capitol
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
4.6 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip|~10m in|I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31 mi into trip|~36m in|US 65
Take the exit onto US 65 toward US 65 North, US 65B South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, US 65B South
5
96 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|AR 27 / Center Street
Turn left onto AR 27 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.51 one way
$29.03 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$15.93
$31.86
premium
$4.56
$17.25
$34.50
diesel
$5.61
$21.22
$42.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.41
$3.84
EV Truck/SUV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night
in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Marshall, AR
Late night
in Marshall on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
5 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 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 79% of your drive on highways, covering 75.9 miles on these faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 27 miles on US 65. After the highway portion, expect to transition to surface roads for the remaining 20.2 miles. This means you'll experience a change from higher-speed cruising to more typical local road driving as you approach your destination.
79% 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: 27 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 40. You will hit about 13 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 Effort5/10
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 96.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 0.1 miles (State Capitol): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marshall, AR before heading back.
