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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Murfreesboro, AR is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.58 mi
02h 23m
Flight
92.77 mi
149.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.77 mi
Kilometers
149.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.58 mi
Kilometers
173.13 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Wed, May 13, 4:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-05-12T23:32
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 1:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Rock
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Midway
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Little Rock
53.7 mi
01h 11m
To Murfreesboro
53.8 mi
01h 11m

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 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

    144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    818 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    24.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    40.8 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia

    1884 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    811 ft · 23 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    32.7 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 13th Street

    2650 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2931 ft · 59 sec · North Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Courthouse Square

    78 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Courthouse Square

    109 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Square

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Courthouse Square

    9 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
65 mi · 60%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 4%
I 30 West
1.47 mi · 1%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.42 mi · 1%
North Washington Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
East 13th Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Continue straight

40.8 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
01h 11m from Little Rock
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Rock and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Little Rock and 53.8 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midway

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

18 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

19 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

87 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 92.77 mi (149.3 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Murfreesboro (-93.6899, 34.06233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.18 $32.37
Premium $4.63 $17.58 $35.15
Diesel $5.42 $20.58 $41.15

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Murfreesboro. The current time is 23:32:59.

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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.