How far is Arkadelphia, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Arkadelphia, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.86 mi
01h 07m
Flight
61.35 mi
98.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.35 mi
Kilometers
98.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.86 mi
Kilometers
110.82 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 AM CDT
Return by in Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arkadelphia
2026-04-17T08:34
Arrive Little Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arkadelphia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Traskwood
AR

Township in Saline County, Arkansas

From Arkadelphia
34.4 mi
00h 33m
To Little Rock
34.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arkadelphia and Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on Caddo Street

    1022 ft · 21 sec · Caddo Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Valley Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 630

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    938 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

    57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkadelphia and Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Street
62.6 mi · 91%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 5%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.56 mi · 2%
I 630
0.43 mi · 1%
Caddo Street
0.19 mi
State Capitol
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Valley Street

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Traskwood
00h 33m from Arkadelphia
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arkadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arkadelphia to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Traskwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Arkadelphia and 34.5 miles from Little Rock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arkadelphia and Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Traskwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Traskwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Traskwood.

RAIL

Malvern station

17 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

47 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

52 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arkadelphia and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 61.35 mi (98.74 km).

Arkadelphia

#1 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Caddo Street (-93.053779, 34.120987)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.63 $11.24 $22.48
Diesel $5.42 $13.16 $26.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arkadelphia and Little Rock. The current time is 08:34:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.