How far is Lake Hamilton, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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 Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Hamilton and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Little Rock.
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Start on Central Avenue
4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Pakis Street
676 ft · 13 sec · Pakis Street
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Take the exit left
641 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue
18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue
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Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 30 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 Lake Hamilton and Little Rock.
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.
East Grand Avenue
Keep slight left
26.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Hamilton to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Haskell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Lake Hamilton and 30.5 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Haskell
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 Haskell.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 50.94 mi (81.98 km).
#1 Lake Hamilton
Town in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,135 |
| Coordinates | 34.4245300, -93.0951800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
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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