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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.64 mi
01h 40m
Flight
53.51 mi
86.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.51 mi
Kilometers
86.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.64 mi
Kilometers
116.9 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:50 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Sat, May 30, 1:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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

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
Wooster
AR

Human settlement in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Little Rock
36.4 mi
00h 50m
To Heber Springs
36.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

    26.1 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  18. 18

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Broadview Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadview Street
33.8 mi · 46%
Mac Arthur Drive
27 mi · 37%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 4%
Heber Spring Road
1.95 mi · 3%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
Skyline Drive
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Broadview Street

Continue straight

26.5 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wooster
00h 50m from Little Rock
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Little Rock and 36.3 miles from Heber Springs.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Wooster

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 53.51 mi (86.11 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.39
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.69 $19.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.63 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.42 $13.86 $27.72

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Heber Springs. The current time is 10:10:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.