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

The driving distance from Harrison, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
138.62 mi
02h 36m
Flight
112.34 mi
180.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.34 mi
Kilometers
180.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.62 mi
Kilometers
223.09 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sat, May 2, 3:22 PM CDT
Return by in Harrison
Sat, May 2, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-05-02T12:45
Arrive Little Rock
Sat, May 2, 3:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Clinton
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Harrison
68.6 mi
01h 18m
To Little Rock
70 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stephenson Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · West Stephenson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    2111 ft · 36 sec · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    114 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.8 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    38.1 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    26.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Central Avenue
133 mi · 96%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.48 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
Mac Arthur Drive
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

East Central Avenue

Merge slight left

40.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 18m from Harrison
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrison and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Harrison and 70 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrison and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 112.34 mi (180.8 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,139
Coordinates36.2297900, -93.1076800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: West Stephenson Avenue (-93.10768, 36.229797)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.52 L · about $18.52
Round trip
$37.04
9.78 gal · 37.04 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.52 $37.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.83 $41.65
Premium $4.63 $22.62 $45.23
Diesel $5.42 $26.48 $52.96

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Little Rock. The current time is 12:45:58.

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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.