How far is Little Rock, AR from Lonoke, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Lonoke, AR is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Lonoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Lonoke.
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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 right to continue on Memphis
18.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 89
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on Hwy 89
1403 ft · 32 sec · Hwy 89
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Front Street Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southwest
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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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 Lonoke.
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.
Memphis
Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
18.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lonoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Lonoke?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McAlmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Little Rock and 13.1 miles from Lonoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Little Rock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lonoke.
Stop Ideas Near McAlmont
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 McAlmont.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Lonoke. Straight-line distance: 22.27 mi (35.84 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lonoke
City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas
| Population | 4,162 |
| Coordinates | 34.7839800, -91.8998600 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lonoke (-91.89986, 34.78398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
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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