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

The driving distance from Augusta, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
74.55 mi
01h 14m
Flight
64.08 mi
103.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.08 mi
Kilometers
103.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.55 mi
Kilometers
119.98 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 5:52 PM CDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, May 13, 7:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-13T16:38
Arrive Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 5:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
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
McRae
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Augusta
36.8 mi
00h 37m
To Little Rock
37.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    2624 ft · 54 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Magnolia

    686 ft · 14 sec · Magnolia

  3. 3

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1351 ft · 32 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shell Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Shell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 64

    9.5 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 64

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    27.1 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 64
65.7 mi · 88%
Shell Street
3 mi · 4%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 64

Continue straight

28.1 mi · 00h 29m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McRae
00h 37m from Augusta
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta and Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

McRae is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Augusta and 37.7 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McRae

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

58 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 64.08 mi (103.12 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

Town in Arkansas

Population1,929
Coordinates35.2823100, -91.3654100
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: South 3rd Street (-91.365524, 35.282315)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.20 $22.40
Premium $4.63 $12.16 $24.33
Diesel $5.42 $14.24 $28.48

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Little Rock. The current time is 16:38:08.

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.