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

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
187.49 mi
02h 48m
Flight
156.55 mi
251.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.55 mi
Kilometers
251.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.49 mi
Kilometers
301.74 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Mon, Jun 1, 6:12 PM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Mon, Jun 1, 9:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-06-01T15:23
Arrive Little Rock
Mon, Jun 1, 6:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
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
Madison
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Blytheville
93.1 mi
01h 24m
To Little Rock
94.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barker Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    848 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  17. 17

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blytheville 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
124 mi · 66%
Barker Road
55.8 mi · 30%
South Division Street
2.73 mi · 1%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 05m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 24m from Blytheville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blytheville 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 Blytheville to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Blytheville and 94.4 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blytheville and Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

62 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 156.55 mi (251.94 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-89.918827, 35.9273)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.04 L · about $25.03
Round trip
$50.06
13.22 gal · 50.08 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.03 $50.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.15 $56.30
Premium $4.63 $30.57 $61.14
Diesel $5.42 $35.79 $71.59

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Blytheville and Little Rock. The current time is 15:23:23.

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.