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

The driving distance from Lonoke, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.22 mi
00h 28m
Flight
22.27 mi
35.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.27 mi
Kilometers
35.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.22 mi
Kilometers
43.81 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lonoke
2026-04-19T13:47
Arrive Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lonoke
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McAlmont
AR

Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas

From Lonoke
13 mi
00h 14m
To Little Rock
14.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 28 sec · Hwy 89

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 89

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  16. 16

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  17. 17

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 89
20.9 mi · 77%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 5%
Front Street Southeast
0.89 mi · 3%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 3%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 2%
East 7th Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 89

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAlmont
00h 14m from Lonoke
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lonoke and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McAlmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Lonoke and 14.2 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lonoke and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near McAlmont

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

12 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

111 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lonoke and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 22.27 mi (35.84 km).

Lonoke

#1 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street Southeast (-91.899861, 34.783916)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.63 $4.44 $8.88
Diesel $5.42 $5.20 $10.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lonoke and Little Rock. The current time is 13:47:35.

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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.