How far is Little Rock, AR from Marmaduke, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Marmaduke, AR is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jackson 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 Marmaduke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Marmaduke.
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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 left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge
2734 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 34
4 m · 1 sec · State Highway 34
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
531 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 34
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
12 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Marmaduke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Continue straight
94.5 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Marmaduke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Marmaduke?
The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 82.4 miles from Little Rock and 82.4 miles from Marmaduke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Marmaduke.
Stop Ideas Near Weldon
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 Weldon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Marmaduke. Straight-line distance: 146.33 mi (235.5 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marmaduke
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 36.1870100, -90.3831600 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marmaduke (-90.38316, 36.18701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
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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