How far is Little Rock, AR from De Queen, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to De Queen, AR is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and De Queen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and De Queen.
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Start on the route
117 m · 36 sec
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Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol
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Turn left onto Capitol Mall
35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall
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Turn right onto State Capitol
118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp left
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
18.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
800 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1214 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Airport Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
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Continue on US 70
31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70
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Continue straight
38.3 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and De Queen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70
Continue straight
38.3 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to De Queen?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Little Rock and 72.3 miles from De Queen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockwell.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and De Queen. Straight-line distance: 126.81 mi (204.08 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Queen
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.0378900, -94.3413200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.59 | $47.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.62 | $55.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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