How far is Little Rock, AR from Horseshoe Bend, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Horseshoe Bend, AR is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Horseshoe Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Horseshoe Bend.
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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 left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville
1533 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
33 mi · 44 min
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Continue on South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street
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Continue on South Main Street
11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Turn left onto T & C Boulevard
9.5 mi · 11 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Pinto Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pinto Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Club Road
866 ft · 24 sec · Club Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Club Road
43 m · 4 sec · Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Horseshoe Bend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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33 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Horseshoe Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Horseshoe Bend?
The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Pleasant Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Little Rock and 73.1 miles from Horseshoe Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Horseshoe Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Plains
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 Pleasant Plains.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Horseshoe Bend. Straight-line distance: 106.63 mi (171.6 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horseshoe Bend
City in Boise County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 36.2292300, -91.7643100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horseshoe Bend (-91.76431, 36.22923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.98 | $43.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.87 | $47.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
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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