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

The driving distance from Luxora, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
179.18 mi
02h 45m
Flight
150.4 mi
242.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.4 mi
Kilometers
242.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.18 mi
Kilometers
288.36 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 30, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Luxora
Thu, Apr 30, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luxora
2026-04-29T22:25
Arrive Little Rock
Thu, Apr 30, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luxora
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
Forrest City
AR

City in St.

From Luxora
88.9 mi
01h 22m
To Little Rock
90.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Calhoun Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · West Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    123.2 mi · 2 hr 5 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 Luxora 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
124 mi · 69%
West Calhoun Street
50.2 mi · 28%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi
East 7th Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forrest City
01h 22m from Luxora
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Luxora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Forrest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Luxora and 90.2 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Luxora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Forrest City

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

68 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luxora and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 150.4 mi (242.04 km).

Luxora

#1 Luxora

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population1,007
Coordinates35.7561900, -89.9281400
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-89.928092, 35.756189)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.93 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
12.64 gal · 47.86 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.92 $53.83
Premium $4.63 $29.23 $58.46
Diesel $5.42 $34.22 $68.45

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Luxora and Little Rock. The current time is 22:25:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.