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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Dierks, AR is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.52 mi
02h 46m
Flight
107.53 mi
173.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.53 mi
Kilometers
173.06 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.52 mi
Kilometers
198.79 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 11:19 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-16T08:32
Arrive Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 11:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockwell
AR

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

From Little Rock
61.7 mi
01h 23m
To Dierks
61.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    18.6 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1214 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on US 70

    31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    31 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
57.7 mi · 47%
US-70 West
29.5 mi · 24%
Texarkana
27 mi · 22%
Airport Road
5.72 mi · 5%
I 30 West
1.47 mi · 1%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 70

Continue on US 70

31.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwell
01h 23m from Little Rock
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Rockwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Little Rock and 61.8 miles from Dierks.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 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 Dierks.

Stop Ideas Near Rockwell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

31 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

40 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

84 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

98 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Dierks. Straight-line distance: 107.53 mi (173.06 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Dierks

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,076
Coordinates34.1192800, -94.0165800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Dierks (-94.01658, 34.11928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.5 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.02
8.72 gal · 33 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.51 $33.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.63 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $5.42 $23.61 $47.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Dierks. The current time is 08:32:31.

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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.