Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Perryville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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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Perryville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
This 44.4-mile drive from Little Rock, AR, to Perryville, AR, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Cantrell Road, Chenal Parkway, and Wilbur D. Mills Freeway, with about 32% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $7, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and the Southeast region context for both origin and destination, this route is perfect for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cantrell Road | 28.9 mi | 40m |
| Chenal Parkway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Fourche Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Financial Centre Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 7th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cantrell Road
— 28.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Perryville, 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
·
19 sec
·
State Capitol
6
Turn right onto West 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West 7th Street
7
Turn left onto Marshall Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Marshall Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
9
Merge onto I 630
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
10
Continue on Financial Centre Parkway
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Financial Centre Parkway
11
Continue on Chenal Parkway
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Chenal Parkway
12
Turn left onto AR 10
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Cantrell Road
13
Continue on AR 9; AR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fourche Avenue
14
Turn left onto East Main Street
482 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto North Pine Street
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Pine Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Pine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.4 — 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
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 7th Street
Turn right onto West 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Marshall Street
Turn left onto Marshall Street
Navigation decision point
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
North Pine Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.36 | $14.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Perryville, AR
Late night in Perryville on Sunday
Local time
3:01 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
1h 4m 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?
The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from urban and suburban roads to potentially more open stretches. While only 32% of the route is on highways, you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.9 miles on Cantrell Road, suggesting a significant portion of the journey follows this artery. This blend means you can expect periods of faster travel interspersed with more local road conditions, providing a varied driving experience.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on Cantrell Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near State Capitol.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.3 miles (West 7th Street): 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 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.9 miles on Cantrell Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Perryville, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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