How far is Little Rock, AR from Oklahoma City, OK?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Oklahoma City, OK is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.6 miles (482.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Oklahoma City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Oklahoma City.
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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 · 49 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2288 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pike Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Pike Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pike Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
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Continue on Mac Arthur Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Mac Arthur Drive
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Take the ramp left
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
317.7 mi · 5 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
2063 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Oklahoma City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Mac Arthur Drive
Merge slight left
318 mi · 05h 22m
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 Oklahoma City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Oklahoma City?
The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Muldrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from Little Rock and 169 miles from Oklahoma City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.6 miles (482.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.51 one way or $95.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Rock and Sunny near Oklahoma City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 299.58 mi (482.12 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $3.99 | $47.51 | $95.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $53.34 | $106.69 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $58.11 | $116.22 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $70.75 | $141.49 |
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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