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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Clarksville, AR is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
100.1 mi
01h 47m
Flight
83.28 mi
134.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.28 mi
Kilometers
134.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.1 mi
Kilometers
161.1 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 26, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Sun, Apr 26, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-26T02:00
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 26, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Rock
50 mi
00h 53m
To Clarksville
50.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 103, AR 21

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Rogers Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rogers Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2193 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · North College Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mac Arthur Drive
94.2 mi · 94%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
South Rogers Street
1.3 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Broadway Street
0.48 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Mac Arthur Drive

Merge slight left

93.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
00h 53m from Little Rock
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Little Rock and 50.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 83.28 mi (134.02 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Clarksville (-93.46657, 35.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.74
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.37 $26.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.03 $30.07
Premium $4.63 $16.33 $32.65
Diesel $5.42 $19.11 $38.23

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Clarksville. The current time is 02:00:42.

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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.