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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Alexander, AR is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.4 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.81 mi
19.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.81 mi
Kilometers
19.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.4 mi
Kilometers
26.4 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexander
Fri, Apr 17, 8:45 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 9:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-17T20:25
Arrive Alexander
Fri, Apr 17, 8:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shannon Hills
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Rock
8.1 mi
00h 10m
To Alexander
8.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    117 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Capitol

    110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol

  3. 3

    Continue on State Capitol

    528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Capitol Mall

    35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

    144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    818 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 111: Alexander

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1279 ft · 26 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    656 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto North Alexander Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Alexander Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    789 ft · 16 sec · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Alexander Road

    685 ft · 14 sec · Alexander Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Alexander Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Alexander Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alexander Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Alexander.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
11.2 mi · 68%
I 30 West
1.47 mi · 9%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.42 mi · 9%
North Alexander Road
0.69 mi · 4%
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
0.24 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

11.2 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
11.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shannon Hills
00h 10m from Little Rock
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Alexander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Alexander?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Little Rock and 8.3 miles from Alexander.

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

The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Alexander.

Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

82 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19.01 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Alexander

#2 Alexander

City in Arkansas

Population3,340
Coordinates34.6295400, -92.4412700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
End: Alexander Street (-92.441203, 34.6296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.39
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.20 $4.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.47 $4.94
Premium $4.63 $2.68 $5.36
Diesel $5.42 $3.14 $6.28

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Alexander. The current time is 20:25:22.

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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.