How far is Little Rock, AR from Winthrop, AR?
The driving distance from Little Rock, AR to Winthrop, AR is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
Driving Distance
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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 03h 23m.
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.
Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Rock and Winthrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock and Winthrop.
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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
87 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
144 m · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp left
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
24.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
107.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 108: Mandeville
1614 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 108
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Turn right onto North State Line Avenue
13.7 mi · 19 min · North State Line Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Douglas Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Douglas Avenue
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto High Street
1516 ft · 30 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Rock and Winthrop.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Texarkana
Continue straight
107 mi · 01h 47m
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 Mostly Sunny near Winthrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Rock to Winthrop?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Little Rock and 86.7 miles from Winthrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Rock and Mostly Sunny near Winthrop.
Stop Ideas Near Okolona
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 Okolona.
Arkadelphia station
Hope
Malvern station
Texarkana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Rock and Winthrop. Straight-line distance: 133.75 mi (215.25 km).
#1 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winthrop
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 179 |
| Coordinates | 33.8317800, -94.3546500 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winthrop (-94.35465, 33.83178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $3.65 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $25.50 | $50.99 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
| Diesel | $5.79 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
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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