Origin
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, AR to Searcy, 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
1h
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Searcy, AR
Eren Li
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion within Arkansas, the 50.8-mile journey from Little Rock to Searcy is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to complete the drive in approximately one hour, making it a very manageable outing. Since the entire route stays within the Southeast region, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to get from the state capital to Searcy. Because the trip is short and straightforward, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; it works perfectly as a morning or afternoon jaunt.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 41.6 mi | 42m |
| South Main Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| US 67 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 41.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, AR and Searcy, 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
·
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 143B
Toward 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 Louis
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 57; US 64; US 167
17
Take the exit onto US 67B
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 67B
Toward Searcy
18
Continue on I 57 Business
366 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 57 Business
Toward Searcy
19
Turn left onto I 57 Business; AR 367
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
20
Turn slight right
50 ft
·
2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.4 — 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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
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...
7
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.67 one way
$15.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Searcy, AR
Late night in Searcy on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Jacksonville, AR
25 mi in
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 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 rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through city streets, including portions of West 7th Street, the Capitol Mall, and the area near the State Capitol. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive requires more active engagement behind the wheel than a typical rural cruise. The personality of this trip is defined by its localized navigation through the heart of the region.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and South Main Street. 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 Effort
6/10
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 50.8 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 0.3 miles (State Capitol): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Little Rock, AR and Searcy, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.
Memphis
3.8 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 67; US 167
Saint Louis
5.4 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 57; US 167
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.
Arriving in Searcy, AR
Full guide →Searcy is in the Central region of Arkansas.
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. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 miles on I 57. 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 Searcy, 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 0.2 miles (Capitol Mall): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (State Capitol): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Searcy, 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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