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

The driving distance from Harrisburg, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.36 mi
01h 55m
Flight
105.29 mi
169.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.29 mi
Kilometers
169.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.36 mi
Kilometers
188.87 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sun, May 31, 3:49 AM CDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, May 31, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-31T01:53
Arrive Little Rock
Sun, May 31, 3:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Bald Knob
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Harrisburg
58 mi
00h 57m
To Little Rock
59.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jackson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Amagon Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 14

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 14

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 14

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    80 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  20. 20

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 14
101 mi · 86%
Main Street
6.15 mi · 5%
Amagon Street
4.06 mi · 3%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 1%
West Jackson Street
1 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 14

Merge slight left

80 mi · 01h 22m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bald Knob
00h 57m from Harrisburg
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and 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 Harrisburg to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Harrisburg and 59.3 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

90 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

101 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 105.29 mi (169.45 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,289
Coordinates35.5642500, -90.7167800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-90.716834, 35.56413)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.68 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.36
8.28 gal · 31.36 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.68 $31.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.63 $35.26
Premium $4.63 $19.15 $38.29
Diesel $5.42 $22.42 $44.84

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Little Rock. The current time is 01:53:43.

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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.