How far is Little Rock, AR from Elm Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Elm Springs, AR is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.23 mi
03h 31m
Flight
148.81 mi
239.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.81 mi
Kilometers
239.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.23 mi
Kilometers
322.24 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elm Springs
Tue, May 5, 9:22 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Tue, May 5, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-05-05T05:50
Arrive Elm Springs
Tue, May 5, 9:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Rock
100.1 mi
01h 45m
To Elm Springs
100.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Elm Springs.

  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

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412

    1473 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412

    59 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sunset Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

    1982 ft · 39 sec · East Henri de Tonti Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Maestri Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Maestri Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Elm Street

    637 ft · 18 sec · South Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto School Street

    34 m · 5 sec · School Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mac Arthur Drive
140 mi · 70%
I 49 North
51.7 mi · 26%
North Maestri Road
2.26 mi · 1%
West Sunset Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Mac Arthur Drive

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 45m from Little Rock
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Elm Springs?

The road trip is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Little Rock and 100.2 miles from Elm Springs.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elm Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Elm Springs. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.48 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Elm Springs

#2 Elm Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,418
Coordinates36.2061900, -94.2343700
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Elm Springs (-94.23437, 36.20619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $26.77
Round trip
$53.55
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.77 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $4.63 $32.70 $65.40
Diesel $5.42 $38.28 $76.57

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Elm Springs. The current time is 05:50:46.

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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.