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

The driving distance from Lowell, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
205.54 mi
03h 00m
Flight
146.94 mi
236.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.94 mi
Kilometers
236.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.54 mi
Kilometers
330.79 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lowell
101.7 mi
01h 30m
To Little Rock
103.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    152 m · 26 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Monroe Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1692 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57.8 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    139.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 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 Lowell and Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
140 mi · 68%
East Monroe Avenue
59.3 mi · 29%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi
West Broadway Street
0.48 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 20m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 30m from Lowell
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lowell and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Lowell and 103.8 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.46 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lowell and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 146.94 mi (236.48 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-94.130914, 36.255327)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.46 L · about $27.46
Round trip
$54.91
14.5 gal · 54.92 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.46 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.88 $61.76
Premium $4.63 $33.53 $67.06
Diesel $5.42 $39.26 $78.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Little Rock. The current time is 21:06:20.

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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.