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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Perryville, AR is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
44.39 mi
01h 04m
Flight
34.13 mi
54.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.39 mi
Kilometers
71.44 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perryville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:24 AM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 16, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Perryville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Fourche
AR

Township in Perry County, Arkansas

From Little Rock
22.2 mi
00h 32m
To Perryville
22.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 19 sec · State Capitol

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    727 ft · 27 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Marshall Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Marshall Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Financial Centre Parkway

    1784 ft · 32 sec · Financial Centre Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Chenal Parkway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Chenal Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cantrell Road

    28.9 mi · 40 min · Cantrell Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Fourche Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fourche Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    147 m · 23 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    3 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cantrell Road
28.9 mi · 65%
Chenal Parkway
7.79 mi · 18%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
5.86 mi · 13%
Fourche Avenue
0.75 mi · 2%
Financial Centre Parkway
0.34 mi · 1%
State Capitol
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cantrell Road

Turn left onto Cantrell Road

28.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fourche
00h 32m from Little Rock
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Little Rock and Partly Cloudy near Perryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Fourche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Little Rock and 22.2 miles from Perryville.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Little Rock and Partly Cloudy near Perryville.

Stop Ideas Near Fourche

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

41 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

72 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

105 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 34.13 mi (54.92 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
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#2 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,441
Coordinates35.0048100, -92.8026700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Perryville (-92.80267, 35.00481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.89
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.95 $11.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.69 $13.37
Premium $4.63 $7.26 $14.52
Diesel $5.42 $8.50 $17.00

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Perryville. The current time is 23:19:53.

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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.