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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 · 49 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2288 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pike Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Pike Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pike Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
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Continue on Mac Arthur Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Mac Arthur Drive
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Take the ramp left
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ozark, Huntsville
1523 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
48.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Turn right onto Lee Street
842 ft · 14 sec · Lee Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
132 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North Parrott Drive
2599 ft · 44 sec · North Parrott Drive
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Turn slight left
25.7 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Van Buren Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
32 m · 7 sec · 1st Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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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).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eureka Springs
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,084 |
| Coordinates | 36.4011800, -93.7379700 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka Springs (-93.73797, 36.40118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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