How far is Little Rock, AR from Manila, AR?

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Manila, AR is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.05 mi
03h 09m
Flight
143.01 mi
230.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.01 mi
Kilometers
230.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.05 mi
Kilometers
262.41 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manila
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Manila
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Weldon
AR

Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Little Rock
81.5 mi
01h 34m
To Manila
81.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Manila.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Manila.

  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 left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    34.3 mi · 47 min · East Highland Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Olympia Avenue

    3057 ft · 1 min · West Olympia Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Olympia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
103 mi · 63%
East Highland Drive
34.3 mi · 21%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 8%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 5%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
West 7th Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

74.3 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
01h 34m from Little Rock
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Rock and Sunny near Manila.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Manila?

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Little Rock and 81.6 miles from Manila.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Rock and Sunny near Manila.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Manila. Straight-line distance: 143.01 mi (230.16 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Manila

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,339
Coordinates35.8800700, -90.1670400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Manila (-90.16704, 35.88007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.55
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.78 $43.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.63 $26.59 $53.19
Diesel $5.42 $31.14 $62.27

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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There is no time difference between Little Rock and Manila. The current time is 20:14:34.

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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.