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

The driving distance from Booneville, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
129.31 mi
02h 15m
Flight
96.35 mi
155.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.35 mi
Kilometers
155.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.31 mi
Kilometers
208.1 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Wed, Apr 29, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Booneville
Wed, Apr 29, 9:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booneville
2026-04-29T17:01
Arrive Little Rock
Wed, Apr 29, 7:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Booneville
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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Booneville
64.8 mi
01h 07m
To Little Rock
64.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    23.9 mi · 36 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West State Highway 10

    7.9 mi · 12 min · West State Highway 10

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1319 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto North State Highway 7

    63 m · 12 sec · North State Highway 7

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  22. 22

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  23. 23

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Booneville 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
67.8 mi · 52%
East Main Street
26.2 mi · 20%
West State Highway 10
20.1 mi · 16%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 4%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

67.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
01h 07m from Booneville
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Booneville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Booneville and 64.5 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Booneville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Booneville and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 96.35 mi (155.06 km).

Booneville

#1 Booneville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,764
Coordinates35.1400900, -93.9215900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-93.921582, 35.140181)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.42 $38.84
Premium $4.63 $21.09 $42.18
Diesel $5.42 $24.69 $49.38

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Booneville and Little Rock. The current time is 17:01:10.

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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.