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

The driving distance from Clarendon, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.36 mi
01h 17m
Flight
55.54 mi
89.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.54 mi
Kilometers
89.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.36 mi
Kilometers
118.06 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Thu, May 21, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Clarendon
Thu, May 21, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarendon
2026-05-21T18:58
Arrive Little Rock
Thu, May 21, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarendon
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
Carlisle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Clarendon
36.1 mi
00h 38m
To Little Rock
37.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    28 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1332 ft · 43 sec · South 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1688 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    9.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Walnut

    6.2 mi · 9 min · East Walnut

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    39.3 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  21. 21

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  22. 22

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Walnut
45.8 mi · 62%
South 5th Street
3.42 mi · 5%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Walnut

Merge slight left

39.3 mi · 00h 41m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 38m from Clarendon
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarendon and Rain Showers Likely near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Clarendon and 37.3 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarendon and Rain Showers Likely near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

49 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 55.54 mi (89.39 km).

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#1 Clarendon

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,333
Coordinates34.6931500, -91.3137400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-91.313677, 34.693145)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.63 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $5.42 $14.02 $28.05

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarendon and Little Rock. The current time is 18:58:01.

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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.