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

The driving distance from Dover, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
84.04 mi
01h 19m
Flight
64.98 mi
104.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.04 mi
Kilometers
135.25 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Tue, May 12, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-05-12T19:39
Arrive Little Rock
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Dover
41 mi
00h 39m
To Little Rock
43 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Arkansas Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  14. 14

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  15. 15

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Arkansas Avenue
73.7 mi · 88%
Market Street
4.1 mi · 5%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Arkansas Avenue

Merge slight left

70.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
00h 39m from Dover
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover 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 Dover to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Dover and 43 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 64.98 mi (104.58 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,445
Coordinates35.4014700, -93.1143400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-93.114159, 35.401468)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.49
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.25 $22.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $4.63 $13.74 $27.47
Diesel $5.42 $16.08 $32.17

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Little Rock. The current time is 19:39:42.

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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.