How far is Little Rock, AR from Mansfield, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Mansfield, AR is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Mansfield.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street
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Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
31.7 mi · 40 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
34.2 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto Huntington Avenue
1498 ft · 32 sec · Huntington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Howard Street
793 ft · 21 sec · East Howard Street
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Turn left onto South Gregg Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · South Gregg Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gregg Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Mansfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Albert Pike Road
Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Little Rock and Sunny near Mansfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 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?
Mount Ida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Little Rock and 78.9 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Rock and Sunny near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ida
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 Mount Ida.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 113.32 mi (182.37 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mansfield
City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,089 |
| Coordinates | 35.0595400, -94.2527100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mansfield (-94.25271, 35.05954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.72 | $51.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
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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