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

The driving distance from Hughes, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.25 mi
01h 55m
Flight
104.04 mi
167.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.04 mi
Kilometers
167.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.25 mi
Kilometers
188.7 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
Mon, May 25, 6:05 AM CDT
Return by in Hughes
Mon, May 25, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hughes
2026-05-25T04:09
Arrive Little Rock
Mon, May 25, 6:05 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 Hughes
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
Brinkley
AR

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

From Hughes
58 mi
00h 57m
To Little Rock
59.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jeff Davis Street

    38 m · 7 sec · Jeff Davis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cowan Street North

    102 m · 15 sec · Cowan Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  17. 17

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hughes 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jefferson Street
96 mi · 82%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 10%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
East 7th Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jefferson Street

Merge slight left

93.1 mi · 01h 34m

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
+13.3 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brinkley
00h 57m from Hughes
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hughes and 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 Hughes to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 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?

Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Hughes and 59.2 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hughes and Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Brinkley

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

101 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Central Station

107 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hughes and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 104.04 mi (167.43 km).

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#1 Hughes

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,200
Coordinates34.9492600, -90.4714900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeff Davis Street (-90.471462, 34.949283)
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 55m
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
15.66 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.36
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hughes and Little Rock. The current time is 04:09:36.

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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.