Traveling from West Crossett to Little Rock covers 134.9 miles of Southeast Arkansas, typically taking about 2 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily relies on US 425, the Wiley A. Branton Sr. Highway, and Highway 530. It is a highly practical drive that connects the southeastern corner of the state to the capital city, making it an efficient way to transition between these two areas.
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
67.4 miles from West Crossett, 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
US 425
41.4 mi
49m
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
26.9 mi
28m
Highway 530
23.4 mi
27m
US 82
20.6 mi
24m
I 530
16.8 mi
16m
Highway 11
1.7 mi
1m
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi
1m
I 30
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 425
— 41.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Crossett, AR and Little Rock, AR.
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Start on US 82
10 mi·11 min·US 82
2
Turn left onto US 82; US 425
10 mi·12 min·US 82; US 425
3
Continue on US 425; AR 8
41 mi·49 min·US 425; AR 8
4
Turn left onto AR 11
1.7 mi·1 min·Highway 11
5
Turn right onto AR 530
23 mi·27 min·Highway 530
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·38 sec
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North
7
Merge onto I 530; US 63; US 65; US 79
27 mi·28 min·Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
8
Continue on I 530; US 65
17 mi·16 min·I 530; US 65
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi·1 min·I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 630
11
Continue on I 630
1.4 mi·1 min·Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
13
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
188 ft·13 sec·Dr Martin Luther King Drive
14
Turn left onto West 7th Street
408 ft·13 sec·West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto State Capitol
503 ft·22 sec·State Capitol
16
Turn slight right
260 ft·19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is just over two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Aiming for a mid-morning start is often ideal to avoid peak traffic as you approach Little Rock. You should plan for one dedicated stop along the way to stretch your legs and ensure you stay alert during the 134.9-mile trip. Given the $21 fuel estimate, it is wise to check your levels before leaving West Crossett to avoid unnecessary stops in more remote stretches. As a specific tip, keep a close eye on your speed when transitioning from the longer, open stretches of US 425 into the busier corridors closer to your destination.
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 67.4 miles from West Crossett, AR, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 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 Little Rock, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Crossett, 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 West Crossett, AR
This is one driving day of about 134.9 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from West Crossett, 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 US 425 for about 41.4 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 62 and 134.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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62 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|AR 11 / Highway 11
Turn left onto AR 11 / Highway 11
Navigation decision point
6
87.1 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 530 North, US 65 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North
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132.7 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 630
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 630
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134.7 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
134.8 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.37 one way
$40.75 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.36
$44.73
premium
$4.56
$24.21
$48.43
diesel
$5.61
$29.78
$59.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.5
0
$14.16
$6.48
Efficient EV
33.7
0
$11.80
$5.40
EV Truck/SUV
54
0
$18.89
$8.63
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
West Crossett, AR
Morning
in West Crossett on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Little Rock, AR
Morning
in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Tennessee, AR
67 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 34m 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?
This highway-focused drive is designed for efficiency, with 79% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find that the personality of the route remains fairly consistent, though you can expect a mix of major highway travel and local highway segments. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 425, which spans 41.4 miles, giving you a good chance to settle into a steady rhythm. While the drive is functional rather than leisurely, the reliance on Highway 530 helps keep the pace moving steadily toward Little Rock. Expect a straightforward experience that prioritizes direct transit over winding, technical roads.
79% 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: 41.4 mi on US 425.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 425 and Wiley A Branton Sr Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 62 miles in near AR 11 / Highway 11.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m 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: at 62 miles (AR 11 / Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 87.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 41.4 miles on US 425. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 62 miles (AR 11 / Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 87.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.7 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.
