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

The driving distance from Marmaduke, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.45 mi
02h 44m
Flight
146.33 mi
235.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.33 mi
Kilometers
235.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.45 mi
Kilometers
266.27 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Marmaduke
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marmaduke
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marmaduke
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
Weldon
AR

Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Marmaduke
82.2 mi
01h 22m
To Little Rock
83.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    12 m · 4 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 34

    157 m · 13 sec · State Highway 34

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Franklin Street

    45 m · 3 sec · East Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1362 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2503 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    94.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  25. 25

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  26. 26

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marmaduke 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
148 mi · 90%
East Franklin Street
11.5 mi · 7%
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

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

94.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
01h 22m from Marmaduke
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marmaduke and 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 Marmaduke to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Marmaduke and 83.3 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marmaduke and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 146.33 mi (235.5 km).

Marmaduke

#1 Marmaduke

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,250
Coordinates36.1870100, -90.3831600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-90.383028, 36.187018)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.1 L · about $22.12
Round trip
$44.23
11.68 gal · 44.2 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.12 $44.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.87 $49.75
Premium $4.63 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $5.42 $31.62 $63.25

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 Marmaduke and Little Rock. The current time is 06:00:40.

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.