How far is Little Rock, AR from Pea Ridge, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Pea Ridge, AR is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Pea Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Pea Ridge.
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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
139.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1531 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
2928 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 72
4.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 72
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Continue on Slack Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Slack Street
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Turn left onto North Curtis Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Curtis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Curtis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Pea Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mac Arthur Drive
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 20m
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 Partly Sunny near Pea Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Pea Ridge?
The road trip is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Coal Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Little Rock and 109.8 miles from Pea Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Rock and Partly Sunny near Pea Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 156.32 mi (251.57 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pea Ridge
Pea Ridge is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4539600, -94.1152000 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pea Ridge (-94.1152, 36.45396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $3.71 | $28.76 | $57.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $32.65 | $65.30 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $35.78 | $71.56 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
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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