How far is Morrilton, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrilton and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrilton and Little Rock.
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Start on South Moose Street
18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street
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Continue on North Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street
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Take the ramp right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 365
911 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive
2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive
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Continue on Pike Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street
88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street
2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto 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 Morrilton and Little Rock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Oak Street
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrilton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morrilton to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Morrilton and 26 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morrilton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Conway
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 Conway.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 37.99 mi (61.14 km).
#1 Morrilton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.1509200, -92.7440500 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
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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