How far is Little Rock, AR from Ashdown, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Ashdown, AR is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Ashdown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Ashdown.
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Start on the route
117 m · 36 sec
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Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol
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Turn left onto Capitol Mall
35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall
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Turn right onto State Capitol
118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp left
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
107.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 108: Mandeville
1614 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 108
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Turn right onto North State Line Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · North State Line Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
25 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Ashdown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Texarkana
Continue straight
107 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashdown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Ashdown?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Little Rock and 76.4 miles from Ashdown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashdown.
Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs
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 Gum Springs.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Ashdown. Straight-line distance: 128.69 mi (207.11 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashdown
City in Arkansas
| Population | 4,359 |
| Coordinates | 33.6742900, -94.1313100 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashdown (-94.13131, 33.67429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.96 | $45.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.19 | $58.37 |
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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