How far is Charleston, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Charleston, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Little Rock.
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Start on South Hancock Street
2 m · 2 sec · South Hancock Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10 mi · 15 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto West Commercial Street
1446 ft · 30 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
114.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 365
911 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive
2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive
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Continue on Pike Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street
88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street
2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto 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 Charleston and Little Rock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North 3rd Street
Merge slight left
114 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Charleston 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 Charleston to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Charleston and 58.7 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Charleston and Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
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 Russellville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 105.9 mi (170.43 km).
#1 Charleston
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.2970400, -94.0363200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.50 | $34.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
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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