Traveling from Warren to Little Rock covers 89 miles of Southeast Arkansas terrain. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 54 minutes on the road, making this a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your journey will take you along the Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, North Myrtle Street, and the Wilbur D. Mills Freeway. Budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the transit between these two cities. Because the route is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily manage the trip in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.5 miles from Warren, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
42.8 mi
44m
North Myrtle Street
41.9 mi
1h 2m
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi
1m
I 30
1.2 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
State Capitol
<0.1 mi
<1m
West 7th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Bond Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
— 42.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on West Church Street
89 ft·11 sec·West Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 63B
0.4 mi·51 sec·South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 63B
298 ft·13 sec·Bond Street
4
Turn left onto US 63B
42 mi·1 hr 2 min·North Myrtle Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
6
Merge onto I 530; US 65; US 79
43 mi·44 min·Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
7
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi·1 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 630
9
Continue on I 630
1.4 mi·1 min·Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
11
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
188 ft·13 sec·Dr Martin Luther King Drive
12
Turn left onto West 7th Street
408 ft·13 sec·West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto State Capitol
503 ft·22 sec·State Capitol
14
Turn slight right
260 ft·19 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your convenience without needing to plan for overnight stops. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $14 estimate provides a baseline for your round-trip costs. Because this is a turn-heavy route, it is best to check your navigation apps before heading out to account for any local traffic fluctuations. Given the lack of planned stops along the way, ensure you have water and snacks in the car before you leave Warren. Use the 42.8-mile stretch on the Wiley A Branton Sr Highway to settle into a steady pace, as this is the most predictable portion of your transit to Little Rock.
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 44.5 miles from Warren, AR, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 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 38m
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 Warren, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warren, AR
This is one driving day of about 89 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Warren, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway for about 42.8 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 63B / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 63B / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 63B / Bond Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 63B / Bond Street
Navigation decision point
4
42.4 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
88.7 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
88.8 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.44 one way
$26.88 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.76
$29.51
premium
$4.56
$15.97
$31.95
diesel
$5.61
$19.65
$39.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.34
$4.27
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.79
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Warren, AR
Morning
in Warren on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Morning
in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1h 54m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the region. With only 3% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time on secondary roads rather than a monotonous interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 42.8 miles on the Wiley A Branton Sr Highway, providing the most consistent portion of your travel. As you transition from local streets to the Wilbur D. Mills Freeway, the driving experience shifts significantly. Be prepared for a winding path that feels more personal and connected to the local landscape than a standard high-speed highway commute.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.8 mi on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 63B / South Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 54m 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: near the start (US 63B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 63B / Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 42.8 miles on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway. 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: near the start (US 63B / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 63B / Bond Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, AR before heading back.
