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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Diaz, AR is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.85 mi
01h 42m
Flight
84.52 mi
136.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.52 mi
Kilometers
136.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.85 mi
Kilometers
149.43 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diaz
Sun, May 3, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Sun, May 3, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-05-03T03:50
Arrive Diaz
Sun, May 3, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Higginson
AR

Township in White County, Arkansas

From Little Rock
46.4 mi
00h 51m
To Diaz
46.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs

    1652 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Air Base Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Air Base Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
85.5 mi · 92%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 2%
West 7th Street
1.31 mi · 1%
North Locust Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Air Base Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Highway
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

57.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higginson
00h 51m from Little Rock
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Rock and Sunny near Diaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 46.4 miles from Little Rock and 46.4 miles from Diaz.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Diaz. Straight-line distance: 84.52 mi (136.02 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
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#2 Diaz

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,208
Coordinates35.6384100, -91.2651300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Diaz (-91.26513, 35.63841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.97 $27.94
Premium $4.63 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.42 $17.76 $35.52

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Diaz. The current time is 03:50:04.

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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.