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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.16 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.27 mi
35.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.27 mi
Kilometers
35.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.16 mi
Kilometers
42.1 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-19T15:09
Arrive Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McAlmont
AR

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas

From Little Rock
13 mi
00h 17m
To Lonoke
13.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  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 · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 30 sec · North Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Street

    3038 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Locust Street

    14 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    633 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 89

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 89

  19. 19

    Continue on Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 32 sec · Hwy 89

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Front Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis
18.1 mi · 69%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 6%
West 7th Street
1.31 mi · 5%
State Highway 89
1.07 mi · 4%
North Locust Street
0.94 mi · 4%
Front Street Southwest
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlmont
00h 17m from Little Rock
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

12 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

111 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Lonoke. Straight-line distance: 22.27 mi (35.84 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Lonoke

#2 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Lonoke (-91.89986, 34.78398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Lonoke. The current time is 15:09:00.

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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.