How far is Little Rock, AR from Magnolia, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Magnolia, AR is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Magnolia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Magnolia.
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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
87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp left
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
67.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott
1552 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Delight Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway
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Turn right onto West 1st Street South
2234 ft · 39 sec · West 1st Street South
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Turn right
17 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto East McKissack
7.2 mi · 11 min · East McKissack
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Turn left onto West Main Street
644 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
135 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
100 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
3 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Magnolia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Texarkana
Continue straight
67.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Magnolia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Magnolia?
The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Little Rock and 70.3 miles from Magnolia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Magnolia.
Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs
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 Gum Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 115.79 mi (186.34 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Magnolia
City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 11,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.2670700, -93.2393300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia (-93.23933, 33.26707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.86 | $53.72 |
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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