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

The driving distance from Heber Springs, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
64.29 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.51 mi
86.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.51 mi
Kilometers
86.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.29 mi
Kilometers
103.47 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 11:35 AM CDT
Return by in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heber Springs
2026-05-30T10:05
Arrive Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 11:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heber Springs
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
Wooster
AR

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

From Heber Springs
36.3 mi
00h 45m
To Little Rock
28 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1499 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Spring Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Heber Spring Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Heber Springs Road

    25.7 mi · 38 min · Heber Springs Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broadview Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Broadview Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  8. 8

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    26.8 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 30 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 Heber Springs and Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
28.2 mi · 44%
Heber Springs Road
25.7 mi · 40%
North Broadview Street
7.33 mi · 11%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 5%
Heber Spring Road
2.7 mi · 4%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Take the exit left

26.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wooster
00h 45m from Heber Springs
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Heber Springs and 28 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Heber Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Wooster

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heber Springs and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 53.51 mi (86.11 km).

Heber Springs

#1 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-92.031253, 35.491554)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.63 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.42 $12.29 $24.58

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Heber Springs and Little Rock. The current time is 10:05:28.

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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.