How far is Little Rock, AR from Searcy, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Searcy, AR is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Searcy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Searcy.
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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 · 44 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1511 ft · 30 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
3038 ft · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Locust Street
14 m · 1 sec · North Locust Street
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Take the ramp slight left
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Searcy
1266 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Searcy
112 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right
15 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Searcy.
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.
Saint Louis
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Searcy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Searcy?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Cabot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Little Rock and 25.4 miles from Searcy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Little Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Searcy.
Stop Ideas Near Cabot
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cabot.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Searcy. Straight-line distance: 46.85 mi (75.39 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Searcy
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 23,543 |
| Coordinates | 35.2506400, -91.7362500 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Searcy (-91.73625, 35.25064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.79 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.62 | $15.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
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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