How far is Eureka Springs, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Eureka Springs, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.88 mi
03h 33m
Flight
140.34 mi
225.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.34 mi
Kilometers
225.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.88 mi
Kilometers
292.7 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Tue, May 5, 2:57 PM CDT
Return by in Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 6:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka Springs
2026-05-05T11:23
Arrive Little Rock
Tue, May 5, 2:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka Springs
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Eureka Springs
99.2 mi
01h 46m
To Little Rock
82.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Springs and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    32 m · 13 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    20 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    17 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Van Buren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Huntsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Van Buren Street

    25.6 mi · 38 min · Van Buren Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    132 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Street

    842 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harris Street

    20.4 mi · 30 min · South Harris Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 5th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    24.5 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1643 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    117 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  26. 26

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  27. 27

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka Springs 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
119 mi · 66%
Van Buren Street
25.6 mi · 14%
South Harris Street
22.3 mi · 12%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi
East Van Buren Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 46m from Eureka Springs
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eureka Springs and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Eureka Springs to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Eureka Springs and 82.7 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Springs and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 140.34 mi (225.85 km).

Eureka Springs

#1 Eureka Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,084
Coordinates36.4011800, -93.7379700
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-93.737872, 36.401057)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.29 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.63
12.84 gal · 48.58 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.31 $48.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.34 $54.69
Premium $4.63 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.42 $34.76 $69.53

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka Springs and Little Rock. The current time is 11:23:13.

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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.