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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Batesville, AR is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
94.24 mi
01h 53m
Flight
79.61 mi
128.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.61 mi
Kilometers
128.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.24 mi
Kilometers
151.67 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Little Rock
47.2 mi
00h 56m
To Batesville
47.1 mi
00h 56m

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
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 30 sec · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Street

    3038 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Locust Street

    14 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    633 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    33 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
55 mi · 58%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 2%
West 7th Street
1.31 mi · 1%
North Locust Street
0.94 mi · 1%
South Saint Louis Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Broadway Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33 mi · 00h 44m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
79.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
00h 56m from Little Rock
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Little Rock and 47.1 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Rock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Stop Ideas Near Higginson

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

72 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 79.61 mi (128.12 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Batesville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population10,830
Coordinates35.7698000, -91.6409700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Batesville (-91.64097, 35.7698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Batesville. The current time is 08:27:56.

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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.