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

The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Piney, AR is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
60.07 mi
01h 15m
Flight
50.44 mi
81.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.44 mi
Kilometers
81.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.67 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM CDT
Return by in Little Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Rock
2026-04-15T17:13
Arrive Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Haskell
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Little Rock
30 mi
00h 37m
To Piney
30.1 mi
00h 37m

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
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Albert Pike Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    35 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
27 mi · 45%
US-70 West
25.5 mi · 42%
Albert Pike Road
3.72 mi · 6%
I 30 West
1.47 mi · 2%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.42 mi · 2%
Summer Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-70 West

Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs

25.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haskell
00h 37m from Little Rock
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Little Rock and Mostly Cloudy near Piney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Haskell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Little Rock and 30.1 miles from Piney.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haskell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

22 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

42 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

58 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Piney. Straight-line distance: 50.44 mi (81.18 km).

Little Rock

#1 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

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

#2 Piney

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population1,484
Coordinates34.5031400, -93.1260200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
End: Piney (-93.12602, 34.50314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.03 $18.06
Premium $4.63 $9.81 $19.61
Diesel $5.42 $11.48 $22.96

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Rock and Piney. The current time is 17:13:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.