How far is Horatio, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Horatio, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horatio and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horatio and Little Rock.
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Start on State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 24
8.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 24
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24
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Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4th Street
563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Bishop Street
1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street
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Continue on Issac C Perkins Bypass
1407 ft · 24 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass
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Continue on East Peachtree Street
31.2 mi · 46 min · East Peachtree Street
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Take the ramp left
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 630
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto State Capitol
153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn slight right
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horatio and Little Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Peachtree Street
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Horatio 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 Horatio to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Gurdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Horatio and 80.3 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Horatio and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Gurdon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gurdon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horatio and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210.01 km).
#1 Horatio
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,011 |
| Coordinates | 33.9384500, -94.3571500 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.43 | $42.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.11 | $48.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.18 | $52.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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