How far is Little Rock, AR from Rayville, LA?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Rayville, LA is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Rayville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Rayville.
-
1
Start on the route
117 m · 36 sec
-
2
Turn sharp left onto State Capitol
110 m · 17 sec · State Capitol
-
3
Continue on State Capitol
528 ft · 24 sec · State Capitol
-
4
Turn left onto Capitol Mall
35 m · 7 sec · Capitol Mall
-
5
Turn right onto State Capitol
118 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
-
6
Turn left onto West 7th Street
87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street
-
7
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
-
8
Take the ramp left
818 ft · 20 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
1629 ft · 40 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
-
12
Keep slight left
43.9 mi · 45 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
1.2 km · 52 sec
-
14
Continue on Highway 530
22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
-
16
Turn right
60.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min
-
17
Turn right onto Ashley Road 2 West
1.4 km · 3 min · Ashley Road 2 West
-
18
Turn left onto Parish Road 2217
526 ft · 23 sec · Parish Road 2217
-
19
Continue on Chemin Viola Carroll
1614 ft · 1 min · Chemin Viola Carroll
-
20
Continue on Viola Carroll Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Viola Carroll Road
-
21
Turn left onto Ten Road
96 m · 15 sec · Ten Road
-
22
Continue on Ten Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Ten Road
-
23
Turn right onto Hamburg Road
6 mi · 7 min · Hamburg Road
-
24
Continue on Crossett Road
7.9 mi · 10 min · Crossett Road
-
25
Turn left onto McCreight Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · McCreight Street
-
26
Turn sharp left onto East Madison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
-
27
Continue on Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
-
28
Turn right onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Grabault Road
-
29
Turn right onto Oak Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road
-
30
Continue on North Oak Street
2309 ft · 39 sec · North Oak Street
-
31
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road
-
32
Continue on North Oak Street
11.9 mi · 18 min · North Oak Street
-
33
Turn left onto Harrison Street
1174 ft · 22 sec · Harrison Street
-
34
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Rayville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
60.9 mi · 01h 13m
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 Rayville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Rayville?
The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Little Rock and 89.9 miles from Rayville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 9:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Rock and Sunny near Rayville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Rayville. Straight-line distance: 159.77 mi (257.13 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rayville (-91.75485, 32.47736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.61 | $22.97 | $45.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $36.60 | $73.20 |
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 · Nov 11, 2026