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

The driving distance from Danville, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
98.42 mi
01h 38m
Flight
66.06 mi
106.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.06 mi
Kilometers
106.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.42 mi
Kilometers
158.39 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Danville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-18T02:30
Arrive Little Rock
Sat, Apr 18, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Danville
49.4 mi
00h 49m
To Little Rock
49 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1319 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto North State Highway 7

    63 m · 12 sec · North State Highway 7

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 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 Danville and Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
67.8 mi · 69%
Main Street
13.1 mi · 13%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

67.5 mi · 01h 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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
00h 49m from Danville
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Danville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Danville and 49 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Danville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 66.06 mi (106.32 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

City in Yell County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,365
Coordinates35.0539800, -93.3935200
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-93.393402, 35.053987)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.15 L · about $13.14
Round trip
$26.28
6.94 gal · 26.3 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.14 $26.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.78 $29.56
Premium $4.63 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $5.42 $18.79 $37.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Little Rock. The current time is 02:30:27.

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.