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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Camden, AR is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
101.26 mi
02h 02m
Flight
86.11 mi
138.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.11 mi
Kilometers
138.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.26 mi
Kilometers
162.96 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Apr 10, 3:27 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Fri, Apr 10, 5:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-10T13:25
Arrive Camden
Fri, Apr 10, 3:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Carthage
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Rock
50.7 mi
01h 01m
To Camden
50.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    10 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue Northwest

    92 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    962 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 167 South
56 mi · 55%
US 79
23.3 mi · 23%
I 30 West
11.4 mi · 11%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
0.24 mi
State Capitol
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

US 167 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

56 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 01m from Little Rock
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Little Rock and 50.6 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

40 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

46 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

79 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

106 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Camden. Straight-line distance: 86.11 mi (138.58 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Camden

County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States

Population10,638
Coordinates33.5845600, -92.8343300
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Camden (-92.83433, 33.58456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.04
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.52 $27.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.20 $30.41
Premium $4.63 $16.51 $33.02
Diesel $5.42 $19.33 $38.66

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Camden. The current time is 13:25:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.