How far is Piney, AR from Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Piney, AR to Little Rock, AR is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
62.22 mi
01h 03m
Flight
50.44 mi
81.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.44 mi
Kilometers
81.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.22 mi
Kilometers
100.13 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piney
2026-04-15T15:31
Arrive Little Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piney
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
Haskell
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Piney
31.1 mi
00h 31m
To Little Rock
31.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Piney and Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thornton Ferry Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Thornton Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    51 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Albert Pike Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Albert Pike Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 630

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur D. Mills Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    938 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive

    57 m · 14 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    125 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Capitol

    153 m · 22 sec · State Capitol

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piney 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
47 mi · 76%
Albert Pike Road
12.9 mi · 21%
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.56 mi · 3%
I 630
0.43 mi · 1%
State Capitol
0.1 mi
West 7th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

East Grand Avenue

Keep slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 31m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haskell
00h 31m from Piney
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Piney and Partly Cloudy near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Piney to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Haskell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Piney and 31.1 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:24 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 Mostly Cloudy around Piney and Partly Cloudy near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Haskell

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

22 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

42 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

58 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piney and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 50.44 mi (81.18 km).

Piney

#1 Piney

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population1,484
Coordinates34.5031400, -93.1260200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

The capital of Arkansas.

Population197,866
Coordinates34.7464800, -92.2895900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.126081, 34.503091)
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
8.31 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.66
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Piney and Little Rock. The current time is 15:31:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.