How far is Little Rock, AR from Earle, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Earle, AR is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Earle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Earle.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2550 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Bridge
2506 ft · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1511 ft · 30 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
3038 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Locust Street
14 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street
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Take the ramp slight left
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
105.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 149: Earle
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Arkansas Street
141 m · 9 sec · Arkansas Street
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Continue on Arkansas Avenue
1385 ft · 30 sec · Arkansas Avenue
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Turn right onto Cross Street
1219 ft · 24 sec · Cross Street
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Continue on Park Street
596 ft · 17 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2376 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Barton Street
1841 ft · 39 sec · Barton Street
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Turn right
627 ft · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Earle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
105 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Earle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Earle?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Brinkley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Little Rock and 61.3 miles from Earle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Earle.
Stop Ideas Near Brinkley
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 Brinkley.
Little Rock Union Station
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Earle. Straight-line distance: 109.43 mi (176.11 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Earle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,164 |
| Coordinates | 35.2750900, -90.4667700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Earle (-90.46677, 35.27509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
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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