How far is Monette, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Monette, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monette and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monette and Little Rock.
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Start on the route
10 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Drew Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Drew Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 18
23.2 mi · 33 min · Highway 18
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Turn left onto Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East
876 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn straight onto West 7th Street
53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Bridge
2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge
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Continue on Broadway Street
1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto State Capitol
96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol
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Continue on State Capitol
126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol
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Turn sharp left
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monette and Little Rock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monette 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 Monette to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Monette and 79 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monette and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
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 Bradford.
Walnut Ridge
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monette and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 135.19 mi (217.56 km).
#1 Monette
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,629 |
| Coordinates | 35.8906300, -90.3442700 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.79 | $20.71 | $41.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.62 | $59.24 |
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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