How far is Murfreesboro, AR from Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
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 Murfreesboro and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Little Rock.
-
1
Start on Courthouse Square
28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square
-
2
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
47 m · 3 sec · Main Street
-
3
Continue on North Washington Avenue
2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue
-
4
Continue on East 13th Street
2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street
-
5
Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street
-
6
Continue on Highway 26
9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26
-
7
Continue on Antioch Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street
-
8
Turn slight left
21 mi · 37 min
-
9
Continue on Hollywood Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road
-
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street
1427 ft · 32 sec · Pine Street
-
11
Take the ramp left toward AR 8, AR 26, AR 51: Arkadelphia
1575 ft · 30 sec
-
12
Merge slight left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
-
13
Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
-
14
Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 630
2248 ft · 55 sec
-
16
Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
-
17
Take the exit slight right
938 ft · 27 sec
-
18
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive
-
19
Turn left onto West 7th Street
125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
-
20
Turn right onto State Capitol
153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol
-
21
Turn slight right
79 m · 19 sec
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Little Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
AR 8
Merge slight left
64.3 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 54 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Midway
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 Midway.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 92.77 mi (149.3 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 34.0623300, -93.6899000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.18 | $32.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.58 | $35.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.