How far is Little Rock, IL from Newark, IL?
The driving distance from Little Rock, IL to Newark, IL is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Newark.
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Start on Galena Road
1482 ft · 38 sec · Galena Road
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Turn right onto Little Rock Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Little Rock Road
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Turn left onto West Abe Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Abe Street
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Continue on North Ben Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Ben Street
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Continue on Fox River Drive
6.6 mi · 13 min · Fox River Drive
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Turn slight left onto Crimmin Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crimmin Road
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Turn left onto Fox River Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Fox River Road
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Continue on North Johnson Street
2756 ft · 1 min · North Johnson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Johnson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Newark.
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.
Fox River Drive
Continue on Fox River Drive
6.64 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Newark?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Little Rock and 8.1 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Fox
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 Fox.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Newark. Straight-line distance: 12.48 mi (20.09 km).
#1 Little Rock
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 14,260 |
| Coordinates | 41.7175300, -88.5761900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 41.5369700, -88.5834100 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Johnson Street (-88.58346, 41.536969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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