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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Eureka Springs, AR is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.54 mi
04h 02m
Flight
140.34 mi
225.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.34 mi
Kilometers
225.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.54 mi
Kilometers
319.52 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 4:49 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Tue, May 5, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-05-05T12:47
Arrive Eureka Springs
Tue, May 5, 4:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:56 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
99.2 mi
02h 01m
To Eureka Springs
99.3 mi
02h 01m

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
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Eureka 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

    116.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville

    1523 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Parrott Drive

    2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    25.7 mi · 38 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    36 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    32 m · 7 sec · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Eureka 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mac Arthur Drive
118 mi · 59%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
0.73 mi
East Van Buren Street
0.68 mi
South Main Street
0.65 mi
North Parrott Drive
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Mac Arthur Drive

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
02h 01m from Little Rock
Leave By
8:56 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 Eureka Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 99.2 miles from Little Rock and 99.3 miles from Eureka Springs.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 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 Eureka Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Eureka Springs. Straight-line distance: 140.34 mi (225.85 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Eureka Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,084
Coordinates36.4011800, -93.7379700
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Eureka Springs (-93.73797, 36.40118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.09
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.55 $53.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.63 $32.42 $64.84
Diesel $5.42 $37.96 $75.92

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 Eureka Springs. The current time is 12:47:20.

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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.