How far is Carlisle, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Carlisle, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Little Rock.
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Start on North Court Avenue
909 ft · 30 sec · North Court Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 4th Street
111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Williams Avenue
2000 ft · 55 sec · North Williams Avenue
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Continue on West 10th Street
945 ft · 28 sec · West 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobby L Glover Highway
3132 ft · 1 min · Bobby L Glover Highway
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Continue on State Highway 13
825 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 13
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Take the ramp left
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 30 min
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East
876 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto West 7th Street
53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Bridge
2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Continue on Broadway Street
1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto State Capitol
96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol
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Turn sharp left
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and Little Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 13
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Carlisle and 18.5 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jacksonville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.77 km).
#1 Carlisle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,154 |
| Coordinates | 34.7831500, -91.7465200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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