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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Calico Rock, AR is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.26 mi
03h 34m
Flight
95.26 mi
153.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.26 mi
Kilometers
153.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.26 mi
Kilometers
203.2 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calico Rock
Wed, May 6, 6:00 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Wed, May 6, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-05-06T14:25
Arrive Calico Rock
Wed, May 6, 6:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clinton
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Little Rock
63.2 mi
01h 47m
To Calico Rock
63.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.1 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  18. 18

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  20. 20

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 65

    18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    787 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 9

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  27. 27

    Turn right

    16 mi · 28 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    3118 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Sylamore Avenue

    22 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Sylamore Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    2077 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 65
33.6 mi · 27%
Mac Arthur Drive
27 mi · 21%
Sylamore Avenue
22 mi · 17%
South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 9
7.28 mi · 6%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mac Arthur Drive

Merge slight left

26.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
01h 47m from Little Rock
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Chance Rain Showers near Calico Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Little Rock and 63.1 miles from Calico Rock.

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

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Chance Rain Showers near Calico Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Calico Rock. Straight-line distance: 95.26 mi (153.31 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Calico Rock

#2 Calico Rock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates36.1195100, -92.1359900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Calico Rock (-92.13599, 36.11951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.87 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.78
8.92 gal · 33.74 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.89 $33.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.63 $20.63 $41.26
Diesel $5.42 $24.15 $48.30

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Calico Rock. The current time is 14:25:51.

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.