How far is Mountain Home, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
62.39 mi
01h 09m
Flight
51.92 mi
83.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.92 mi
Kilometers
83.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.39 mi
Kilometers
100.41 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Home
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Little Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 4:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Home
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
Ward
AR

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Mountain Home
30.6 mi
00h 34m
To Little Rock
31.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Race Avenue

    1219 ft · 36 sec · West Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway

    1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East

    876 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    2491 ft · 54 sec · East 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 7th Street

    53 m · 4 sec · West 7th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1511 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  20. 20

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Home and Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
45.7 mi · 73%
I 30 West
1.43 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
North Elm Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Broadway Bridge
0.47 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

28.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 34m from Mountain Home
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mountain Home and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Mountain Home to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Mountain Home and 31.8 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Mountain Home and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

44 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

108 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 51.92 mi (83.56 km).

Mountain Home

#1 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 16 (-91.809208, 35.38668)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.66
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.33 $16.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.37 $18.74
Premium $4.63 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.42 $11.91 $23.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Home and Little Rock. The current time is 03:28:33.

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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.