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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Atkins, AR is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
63.26 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.34 mi
81.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.34 mi
Kilometers
81.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.26 mi
Kilometers
101.81 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkins
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-18T22:38
Arrive Atkins
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Little Rock
31.6 mi
00h 35m
To Atkins
31.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2550 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2288 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pike Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Pike Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Mac Arthur Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mac Arthur Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 105: Atkins

    1332 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street

    86 m · 12 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mac Arthur Drive
58.5 mi · 92%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
West 7th Street
0.73 mi · 1%
North Church Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Broadway Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mac Arthur Drive

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 35m from Little Rock
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Little Rock and 31.6 miles from Atkins.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkins.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Atkins. Straight-line distance: 50.34 mi (81.02 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Atkins

City in Arkansas

Population3,042
Coordinates35.2464700, -92.9365600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Atkins (-92.93656, 35.24647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.63 $10.31 $20.63
Diesel $5.42 $12.08 $24.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Atkins. The current time is 22:38:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.