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

The driving distance from Atkins, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
64.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
50.34 mi
81.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.34 mi
Kilometers
81.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.66 mi
Kilometers
104.06 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Atkins
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atkins
2026-04-18T21:10
Arrive Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atkins
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Atkins
31.4 mi
00h 30m
To Little Rock
33.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 4th Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1772 ft · 37 sec · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  14. 14

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  15. 15

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Church Street
58.4 mi · 90%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 1%
Mac Arthur Drive
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Church Street

Merge slight left

57.8 mi · 00h 58m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 30m from Atkins
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atkins and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Atkins and 33.3 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atkins and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atkins and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 50.34 mi (81.02 km).

Atkins

#1 Atkins

City in Arkansas

Population3,042
Coordinates35.2464700, -92.9365600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 4th Street (-92.93656, 35.246446)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.64 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.56 gal · 17.28 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.71 $19.42
Premium $4.63 $10.55 $21.09
Diesel $5.42 $12.35 $24.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Atkins and Little Rock. The current time is 21:10:33.

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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.