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

The driving distance from Gurdon, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.85 mi
01h 22m
Flight
75.4 mi
121.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.85 mi
Kilometers
136.56 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Mon, May 25, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Gurdon
Mon, May 25, 1:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gurdon
2026-05-24T22:59
Arrive Little Rock
Mon, May 25, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gurdon
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
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Gurdon
42.4 mi
00h 41m
To Little Rock
42.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    806 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 630

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    938 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

    57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Elm Street
82.5 mi · 97%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.56 mi · 2%
I 630
0.43 mi · 1%
State Capitol
0.1 mi
West 7th Street
0.08 mi
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North Elm Street

Merge slight left

74.6 mi · 01h 17m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
00h 41m from Gurdon
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Gurdon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Gurdon and 42.5 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gurdon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gurdon and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 75.4 mi (121.35 km).

Gurdon

#1 Gurdon

City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,066
Coordinates33.9209400, -93.1540600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: North Elm Street (-93.154083, 33.920956)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.65
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.32 $22.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.73 $25.47
Premium $4.63 $13.83 $27.66
Diesel $5.42 $16.19 $32.38

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gurdon and Little Rock. The current time is 22:59:04.

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.