Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Maumelle, 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
25m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Maumelle, AR
Andreas Ebner
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Little Rock to Maumelle, you are looking at a brief 17.5-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Southeast locations. Navigating through the heart of the city via State Capitol, Capitol Mall, and West 7th Street gives you a direct path without the need for extensive highway travel. Consider this a straightforward local connection rather than a long-haul road trip, making it an ideal choice for errands or visiting nearby friends.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 9 mi | 9m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Maumelle Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 365 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 7th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mac Arthur Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Maumelle, 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
·
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
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward AR 365: Morgan, Maumelle
16
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left onto AR 365
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 365
18
Continue on AR 100
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Maumelle Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Edgewood Drive
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Edgewood Drive
20
Turn left
47 ft
·
3 sec
21
Keep slight right at fork
215 ft
·
15 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.1 — 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
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
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward AR 365: Morgan, Maumelle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 365: Morgan, Maumelle
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
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
Maumelle, AR
Late night in Maumelle on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 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
25m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate rhythm. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter the typical high-speed stress of major freeways. The longest stretch you will experience is 0 miles on State Capitol, meaning you should be prepared for frequent intersections and city navigation throughout the entire 24-minute duration. This route prioritizes surface streets, providing a consistent, low-speed experience that differs significantly from rural highway cruising. Stay alert to the constant changes in direction as you transition from the urban core toward your destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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.
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 25m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I 40. 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.
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 Maumelle, 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 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 Maumelle, 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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