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

The driving distance from Ashdown, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.33 mi
02h 26m
Flight
128.69 mi
207.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.69 mi
Kilometers
207.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.33 mi
Kilometers
246.76 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Fri, Apr 10, 12:25 PM CDT
Return by in Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashdown
2026-04-10T09:59
Arrive Little Rock
Fri, Apr 10, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashdown
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
Caddo Valley
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

From Ashdown
64.4 mi
01h 13m
To Little Rock
89 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Turn-by-turn directions are not available for this route yet, but the driving route map is still shown above.

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Valley
01h 13m from Ashdown
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashdown 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 Ashdown to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Caddo Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Ashdown and 89 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caddo Valley, 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 Caddo Valley.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

8 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

75 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

96 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 128.69 mi (207.11 km).

Ashdown

#1 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-94.131419, 33.674406)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.48 L · about $20.49
Round trip
$40.98
10.82 gal · 40.96 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.49 $40.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.04 $46.08
Premium $4.63 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $5.42 $29.30 $58.59

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashdown and Little Rock. The current time is 09:59:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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