Little Rock to Pocahontas is 142.9 miles and takes about 2h 36m via I 57 and US 67, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Given that it's a highway-focused trip under 3 hours, it's a straightforward journey best suited for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance between these two Arkansas cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.4 miles from Little Rock, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
122.8 mi
2h 7m
US 67
16.1 mi
20m
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
North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
State Capitol
0.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 122.8 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Pocahontas, 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·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 143BToward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167
28 mi·29 min·I 57; US 167
Toward Saint LouisUse the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
94 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 57; US 64; US 167
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
15 mi·17 min·US 67
Toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas
18
Turn left onto AR 90
0.1 mi·11 sec·East Broadway Street
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Arrive at destination
AR 90
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip under 3 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Little Rock in the morning allows you to arrive in Pocahontas with plenty of time to spare. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $22, you likely won't need to plan extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 122.8-mile stretch on I 57, as services might be less frequent in certain sections.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Little Rock, AR, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.8 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pocahontas, 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 142.9 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Little Rock, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 122.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 128.3 — 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
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...
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5.4 mi into trip|~10m in|I 57; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saint Louis
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128.3 mi into trip|~2h 18m in|US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67 toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, P...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.58 one way
$43.16 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.69
$47.38
premium
$4.56
$25.65
$51.30
diesel
$5.61
$31.55
$63.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.9
0
$15.00
$6.86
Efficient EV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.72
EV Truck/SUV
57.2
0
$20.01
$9.15
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pocahontas, AR
Late night
in Pocahontas on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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 36m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 98% of the drive utilizing major roads like I 57 and US 67. The majority of your time will be spent on I 57, including a long stretch of 122.8 miles without needing to navigate smaller roads. This means consistent speeds and minimal traffic disruptions for much of the trip. The drive transitions from surface streets in Little Rock to the interstate, offering a predictable and efficient path to Pocahontas.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.8 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 67. You will hit about 12 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 142.9 miles you will encounter 12 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.
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 36m. Total distance: 142.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122.8 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas 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 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 Pocahontas, AR before heading back.
