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

The driving distance from Corning, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.24 mi
02h 46m
Flight
149.69 mi
240.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.69 mi
Kilometers
240.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.24 mi
Kilometers
273.97 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Corning
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corning
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corning
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
Diaz
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Corning
84.4 mi
01h 23m
To Little Rock
85.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    2172 ft · 37 sec · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue

    108 m · 14 sec · South Missouri Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    27.3 mi · 31 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 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 · 30 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 Corning and Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
164 mi · 97%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
East 7th Street
0.47 mi
West Elm Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diaz
01h 23m from Corning
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corning and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Diaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Corning and 85.7 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corning and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Diaz

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

55 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corning and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 149.69 mi (240.9 km).

Corning

#1 Corning

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates36.4078400, -90.5798300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: West Elm Street (-90.579796, 36.407884)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.63 $27.80 $55.59
Diesel $5.42 $32.54 $65.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corning and Little Rock. The current time is 19:48:00.

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.