Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Pottsville, 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 17m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Pottsville, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
Little Rock to Pottsville is 69.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 40 and US 64, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Arkansas, heading west from the Southeast region. It's a short, easy drive that's perfect for a quick hop. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a predictable and efficient travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 63.3 mi | 1h 4m |
| Pike Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 64 | 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 |
| West Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 63.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Pottsville, 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
63 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward AR 247: Pottsville
16
Turn left onto AR 363
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
AR 363
17
Turn right onto US 64
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64
18
Turn left onto AR 331
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
AR 331
19
Continue on River Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
River Road
20
Arrive at destination
River Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Little Rock, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 68.4 — 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
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
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
AR 363
Turn left onto AR 363
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.56 | $23.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Pottsville, AR
Late night in Pottsville on Sunday
Local time
5:02 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
1h 17m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 92% of the 69.7 miles spent on interstates and major roads. You'll have one continuous stretch of 63.3 miles on I 40. After this long segment, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Expect a significant number of exits and merges as you navigate the interstate portion.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Pike Avenue. 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 17m drive. You will face about 14 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 4.6 miles: 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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. 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 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pottsville, 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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