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

The driving distance from Mountain View, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
104.38 mi
02h 02m
Flight
78.12 mi
125.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.12 mi
Kilometers
125.72 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.38 mi
Kilometers
167.98 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain View
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
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
Twin Groves
AR

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

From Mountain View
51.6 mi
01h 01m
To Little Rock
52.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Peabody Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Peabody Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 9

    15.2 mi · 27 min · State Highway 9

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 9

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 9

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 9

  6. 6

    Continue on Guffy Lane

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Guffy Lane

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    38.3 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    26.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 365

    911 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mac Arthur Drive

    2043 ft · 37 sec · Mac Arthur Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Pike Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Broadway Street

    88 m · 5 sec · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Broadway Street

    2262 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Bridge

    2506 ft · 42 sec · Broadway Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1089 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Capitol

    96 m · 14 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Continue on State Capitol

    134 m · 20 sec · State Capitol

  19. 19

    Continue on State Capitol

    126 m · 26 sec · State Capitol

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left

    79 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Guffy Lane
36.5 mi · 35%
State Highway 9
23.1 mi · 22%
Pike Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
South Peabody Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.79 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

38.3 mi · 00h 54m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Groves
01h 01m from Mountain View
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain View 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 Mountain View to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Twin Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Mountain View and 52.8 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain View and Partly Sunny near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Groves

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

112 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 78.12 mi (125.72 km).

Mountain View

#1 Mountain View

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,902
Coordinates35.8684100, -92.1176500
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: South Peabody Avenue (-92.117691, 35.868417)
End: (-92.289581, 34.74648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.87
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.94 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.67 $31.35
Premium $4.63 $17.02 $34.04
Diesel $5.42 $19.93 $39.85

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 Mountain View and Little Rock. The current time is 22:04:55.

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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.