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

The driving distance from Diaz, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
93.38 mi
01h 28m
Flight
84.52 mi
136.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.52 mi
Kilometers
136.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.38 mi
Kilometers
150.28 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sun, May 3, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Diaz
Sun, May 3, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Diaz
2026-05-03T03:47
Arrive Little Rock
Sun, May 3, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Diaz
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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Diaz
46.1 mi
00h 44m
To Little Rock
47.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    9 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Air Base Road

    3220 ft · 54 sec · Air Base Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 57 South, US 67 South: Bald Knob, Little Rock

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  16. 16

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  17. 17

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Diaz 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
86.7 mi · 93%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Highway
0.76 mi · 1%
Air Base Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

85.5 mi · 01h 28m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
00h 44m from Diaz
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Diaz 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 Diaz to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Diaz and 47.3 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Diaz and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 84.52 mi (136.02 km).

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#1 Diaz

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,208
Coordinates35.6384100, -91.2651300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-91.265184, 35.638411)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.01 $28.02
Premium $4.63 $15.22 $30.43
Diesel $5.42 $17.82 $35.63

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Diaz and Little Rock. The current time is 03:47:24.

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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.