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Trip from Marshall, AR to Little Rock, AR

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

95.9 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Marshall, AR, AR

Marshall, AR

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Downtown Little Rock, AR, AR

Little Rock, AR

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Trip Overview

This 95.9-mile drive from Marshall, Arkansas, to Little Rock, Arkansas, is easily manageable in about 2 hours and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 95% of the journey on major roads like US 65, Pike Avenue, and West 3rd Street. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this is an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Arkansas. Given its relatively short length and straightforward path, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for a flexible schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48 miles from Marshall, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 65 91.6 mi 1h 58m
Pike Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
West 3rd Street 0.8 mi 1m
West Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
Broadway Bridge 0.5 mi <1m
Mac Arthur Drive 0.4 mi <1m
State Capitol 0.2 mi <1m
Broadway Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 65 — 91.6 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, AR and Little Rock, AR.

1

Start on AR 27

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Center Street
2

Turn right onto US 65; AR 27

27 mi · 36 min · US 65; AR 27
3

Continue on US 65; AR 9; AR 16

38 mi · 53 min · US 65; AR 9; AR 16
4

Take the exit onto US 65

27 mi · 27 min · US 65
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward AR 365
6

Turn straight onto AR 365

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Mac Arthur Drive
7

Continue on AR 365

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Enter roundabout onto AR 365

289 ft · 5 sec · West Broadway Street
9

Continue on AR 365

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Broadway Street
10

Turn right onto US 70

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge
11

Continue on US 70

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Broadway Street
12

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street
13

Turn left onto State Capitol

314 ft · 13 sec · State Capitol
14

Continue on State Capitol

440 ft · 20 sec · State Capitol
15

Continue on State Capitol

415 ft · 25 sec · State Capitol
16

Turn sharp left

260 ft · 19 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 6-minute journey, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Little Rock and still have the rest of the day to explore. Since the drive is under 100 miles and mainly on US 65, you can easily complete it in one go without needing scheduled stops for rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on US 65, as services can be more spread out in certain sections. The $14 fuel estimate is quite reasonable, so you shouldn't have any budget concerns.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48 miles from Marshall, AR, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.6 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 21 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Marshall, 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 Marshall, AR

This is one driving day of about 95.9 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Marshall, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 65 for about 91.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Greenbrier, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenbrier, AR

48 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.

Popular next leg

Greenbrier, AR to Little Rock, AR

40.9 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Clinton, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenbrier, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48 miles from Marshall, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Bobby's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 18min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+15018517888

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

1.2 mi

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

1.5 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Little Rock, Arkansas

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

Bobby's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+15018517888

The Root Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15014140423

Visit website

Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15019042133

Visit website

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

Cafe Bossa Nova

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15015046360

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

Rosie's | Pot & Kettle Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15017471456

Visit website

Mike's Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15015621515

Visit website

River City Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15016611496

Visit website

Dark Side Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

QuikTrip

0.3 mi from route

Reno's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15013762900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 95.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 65; AR 27

Turn right onto US 65; AR 27

Navigation decision point

4
64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 65

Take the exit onto US 65

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

4
91.7 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward AR 365

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 365
4
93.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | AR 365 / West Broadway Street

Enter roundabout onto AR 365 / West Broadway Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
95.9 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.48 one way

$28.97 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $15.90 $31.80
premium $4.56 $17.21 $34.43
diesel $5.61 $21.17 $42.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.8 0 $10.07 $4.60
Efficient EV 24 0 $8.39 $3.84
EV Truck/SUV 38.4 0 $13.43 $6.14

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

Marshall, AR

Late night in Marshall on Tuesday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Little Rock, AR

Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Greenbrier, AR

48 mi in

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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 6m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with a high 95% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on US 65, which features a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 91.6 miles. This means consistent travel with minimal interruptions, allowing you to maintain a steady pace. The journey transitions onto Pike Avenue and West 3rd Street as you approach your destination in Little Rock, offering a change from the open highway feel.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.6 mi on US 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and Pike Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 65; AR 27.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Marshall, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 2h 6m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 65; AR 27): Navigation decision point; at 64.9 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 91.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 2h 6m. Total distance: 95.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 91.6 miles on US 65. 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.

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 (US 65; AR 27): Navigation decision point; at 64.9 miles (US 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 91.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, 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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