How far is Little Rock, AR from Johnson, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Johnson, AR is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Johnson.
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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
96.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109
1231 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Sterlin Hurley Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Sterlin Hurley Highway
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Continue on Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway
6.4 mi · 11 min · Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
6 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Johnson.
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
96.6 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Little Rock and Sunny near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Johnson?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Little Rock and 57.9 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Rock and Sunny near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Atkins
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 Atkins.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 77.68 mi (125.02 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,771 |
| Coordinates | 35.3428600, -93.4538000 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-93.4538, 35.34286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $3.61 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
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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