How far is Dallas, TX from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Little Rock, AR is about 320 miles (515 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Little Rock.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
174.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 630
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto State Capitol
153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn slight right
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 Dallas and Little Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
174 mi · 02h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Clear near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 320 miles (515 km) and usually takes 05h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hooks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Dallas and 160.2 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.63 one way or $85.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Clear near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Hooks
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 Hooks.
Texarkana
Hope
Marshall
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 292.74 mi (471.12 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $48.28 | $96.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.48 | $104.95 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $65.24 | $130.49 |
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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