How far is Monroe, LA from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Little Rock, AR is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Little Rock.
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Start on Ford Road
2805 ft · 2 min · Ford Road
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Turn right onto Linville Firetower Road
2136 ft · 2 min · Linville Firetower Road
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Turn left onto Love Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Love Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 143
2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 143
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto M L K Jr Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · M L K Jr Drive
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Continue on Highway 551
8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 551
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 549
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 549
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Continue on Oakland Road
6 mi · 11 min · Oakland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Huttig Highway
2617 ft · 52 sec · Huttig Highway
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Continue on South Concord Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Concord Street
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Turn left onto Coleman
1.1 mi · 1 min · Coleman
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Continue on Strong Highway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Strong Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
2133 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Calion Highway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 630
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto State Capitol
153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
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Turn slight right
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 Monroe 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.
Longest stretch
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36.2 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Monroe and 81 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Watson
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 Watson.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 133.53 mi (214.9 km).
#1 Monroe
Monroe is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.8151300, -92.2056900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
The capital of Arkansas.
| Population | 197,866 |
| Coordinates | 34.7464800, -92.2895900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Rock (-92.28959, 34.74648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.59 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $23.31 | $46.62 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $25.63 | $51.25 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
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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